Sleep Baby Safely, Welcome Baby Bags

The State of Florida, Department of Health (Department) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Sleep Baby Safely, Welcome Baby Bags to be used for a sleep-related infant death prevention initiative in eight counties in Florida. The purpose of this ITB is to obtain competitive prices for the sourcing, imprinting, assembly, packaging, and delivery of an estimated 133,000 bags per contract term. The bags must contain specific items such as sleep sacks, onesies, nightlights, and books, with detailed color and design requirements. Bids are due by March 27, 2023, and a single award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total price, including delivery. The initial contract term is one year, with three possible one-year renewals. Respondents may offer equivalent items for certain components, and subcontracting is permitted, provided the subcontractors are identified in the bid submission.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantities after contract award based on need and funding availability. The contract is contingent upon annual appropriation and satisfactory contractor performance, but the ITB does not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges.