Statewide - Dinnerware: Melamine & Polycarbonate

The State of Missouri, through its Division of Purchasing, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100809) for a statewide contract to procure melamine and polycarbonate dinnerware. The solicitation covers 14 distinct line items including bread and butter plates, dinner plates, fruit bowls, nappie bowls, serving bowls, tumblers, trays, nappie bowls, stacking cups, and mugs. The contract period is from January 18, 2021, through January 17, 2022, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Vendors must provide detailed specifications for each product, including brand/model numbers, case quantities, dimensions, capacities, and warranty periods. The bid requires FDA-approved materials and NSF approval for melamine items, with specific technical requirements for flexible materials, including flexural modulus and Shore D Hardness standards. The solicitation has a strict bid submission deadline of December 1, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted either as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. Quantities for individual line items range from 102 to 3,196 dozen, with delivery required FOB Destination to various state agency locations throughout Missouri.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors who can meet the technical specifications and requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no indications of preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). While a total contract value is not explicitly stated, the estimated quantities suggest a significant procurement volume, with total units ranging from 102 to 3,196 dozen across the 14 line items. Vendors are required to provide pricing for both the initial contract period and the first potential renewal period, indicating the state's intention to establish a long-term supply agreement for these dinnerware products. The funding for this contract will come from standard state procurement sources.