RFR_185225 Fluoride Products

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Community Health and Prevention is seeking a vendor to organize and distribute topical fluoride products to schools, educational institutions, and health agencies participating in the Massachusetts DPH-funded School-Based Fluoride Programs. The required products include fluoride mouthrinse kits containing a gallon bottle with cover, metered-dose pump, disposable cups and napkins, and plastic waste bags, as well as once daily chewable fluoride tablets with a variety of flavor options that do not contain red dye. The vendor must be able to make a minimum of two deliveries per year to over 150 locations. Bids will be evaluated on pricing, product packaging, availability of necessary doses, and ability to ship and deliver products. The initial contract term is up to 3 years and 10 months, with 1 option to renew for 4 years, and the estimated procurement value, including renewal options, is $495,000.

The RFR encourages participation in the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) and Prompt Payment Discount initiative. Bidders must identify a certified Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise, Minority/Women Non-Profit Organization, Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise as an SDP partner and commit a specific percentage of sales derived from the contract to be spent with that partner annually. The contract has been awarded to the vendor Plak Smacker located in Algonquin, IL, and the solicitation type was 3 Bids. No other incumbent or set-aside details are provided in the information given.