Statewide - Dinnerware: Melamine & Polycarbonate

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901902451) for a statewide procurement of melamine and polycarbonate dinnerware to be used by various state agencies throughout Missouri, including jurisdictions in Clark County and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks bids for five specific line items: melamine bread and butter plates (106 dozen), melamine dinner plates (127 dozen), melamine fruit bowls (116 dozen), melamine nappie bowls (133 dozen), and copolymer or polycarbonate tumblers (3,196 dozen). Vendors must provide detailed specifications including brand/model numbers, quantities per case, sizes, capacities, and warranty periods for each item. All melamine products must be NSF-approved, heavy duty, and feature wide rims, while tumblers must be FDA-approved, stain-proof, with a minimum 8 fl. oz capacity (preferably brown). The bid response is due by June 4, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract period running from the date of award through January 17, 2020. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination to various agency locations throughout Missouri.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, making the bid open to all vendors. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and vendors must submit pricing for both the initial contract period and the first renewal period's maximum unit prices. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, the cumulative quantity across all line items exceeds 3,600 dozen units. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits B and F along with any other applicable exhibits, with submission options including electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy delivery to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be funded through various state agency budgets, and the award will be made on an ALL OR NONE basis, meaning a single vendor will be selected to provide all specified dinnerware items.