Statewide - Bath Tissue & Paper Towels

The State of Missouri, specifically the Division of Purchasing, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901562) for a statewide contract to procure bath tissue and paper towel products for various state agencies. The procurement covers 27 line items of paper products, including single-fold, multi-fold, C-fold, hard wound roll, and perforated sheet towels, facial tissues, and industrial wipes in both recycled and virgin content versions. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications including brand, item number, size, quantity per case, case weight, and percentage of post-consumer recycled content, with minimum recycled content requirements ranging from 20-40% depending on the product type. Green Seal certification status must also be indicated for applicable items. The solicitation requires vendors to quote prices per case and pallet, with delivery terms of FOB Destination to various state agencies throughout Missouri. The bid opens on January 23, 2019, at 10:00:00 PM GMT and closes on February 14, 2019, at 8:00:00 PM GMT, with the contract period running from May 1, 2019, through October 31, 2019. Vendors must submit maximum unit prices for the initial contract period and the first six-month renewal period.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent preferences for disadvantaged or small businesses. The procurement documents do not provide specific information about the total contract value or budget range. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, and the state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). Vendors must complete and submit exhibits A and E along with any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. The contract includes the potential for up to four additional six-month renewal periods, providing long-term opportunity for successful vendors. Vendors will be required to maintain consistent pricing and product specifications throughout the initial contract period and any subsequent renewal periods.