Statewide - Bath Tissue and Paper Towels

The State of Missouri, through its Division of Purchasing, is soliciting a statewide Request for Proposal (RFP) for bath tissue and paper towels, with solicitation number RFPC30034902101231. The contract will cover 27 line items of various paper products, including single-fold, multi-fold, C-fold, hard wound roll, and perforated sheet towels, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, and industrial wipes. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including brand, item number, towel/sheet size, quantities per case, case weight, Green Seal certification status, and post-consumer recycled content percentages, which must range from 20-40% depending on the product type. The solicitation opened on February 10, 2021, and responses are due by March 12, 2021, with a contract period from June 26, 2021, through December 31, 2021. The State will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination to various agency locations throughout Missouri and Net 45 Days payment terms. Vendors must complete and submit exhibits A, B, C, G, and other applicable documents, and provide maximum unit prices for the initial contract period and first six-month renewal period.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. The RFP does not disclose a specific budget range or total contract value, though it will be funded through various state agency budgets. Vendors must submit pricing for both case and pallet quantities, with a separate line item for non-exchangeable pallets. The contract includes provisions for two quarterly administrative fee reports and allows for potential six-month renewal periods. Vendors must use the MissouriBUYS system to submit electronic responses or provide hard copies to the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City. The comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant statewide procurement aimed at standardizing paper product purchases across Missouri state agencies.