Statewide - Dinnerware: Melamine & Polycarbonate

The State of Missouri is seeking a statewide contract for dinnerware, specifically melamine and polycarbonate products, through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100589). The procurement covers 14 line items including melamine bread & butter plates, dinner plates, fruit bowls, nappie bowls, serving bowls, as well as polycarbonate and flexible material tumblers, trays, cups, and mugs. Each item has specific technical requirements, such as minimum diameters, capacities, and material standards, with all products requiring NSF or FDA approval depending on material type. For flexible material items, products must meet precise material specifications, including a flexural modulus less than 50,000 psi and Shore D Hardness greater than 40 per ASTM standards. The bid period was open from October 22, 2020, to November 5, 2020, with a contract period from January 18, 2021, through January 17, 2022. Vendors were required to submit detailed specifications including brand/model numbers, quantities per case, dimensions, capacities, warranty periods, and pricing for both the initial contract and first renewal period. Bids could be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors who can meet the technical specifications and requirements. No incumbent vendors were identified, and no information was provided about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation did not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range. Payment terms were set at Net 45 days, with delivery to be made Free On Board Destination to various agency locations throughout Missouri. The contract includes the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year periods, with vendors required to provide maximum pricing for the first renewal period. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with the intention of establishing a statewide contract that can be utilized by various Missouri state agencies during the contract period.