Statewide - Unprinted Envelopes

The State of Missouri, specifically targeting multiple state agencies including those in Clark County, is seeking a statewide contract for unprinted envelopes through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) with solicitation number IFBC30034902000033. The procurement seeks multiple envelope types and quantities, including 8,000,000 double window #10 envelopes, 40,000 kraft envelopes in different sizes, 2,000,000 standard white envelopes, 5,525,000 die-cut envelopes, 648,000 blue #9 envelopes, and 300,000 check envelopes. Technical specifications are precise, requiring envelopes to be compatible with specific inserting equipment like Bell & Howell Mailstar and Pitney Bowes RIVAL, and specifying paper weights between 24# and 28#. The bid response period opened on July 11, 2019, and closed on July 31, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period from November 10, 2019, through November 9, 2020. Vendors must submit detailed exhibits including pricing for the initial contract period and two potential one-year renewal periods, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to all vendors who can meet the technical specifications and submission requirements. There was no mention of incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements beyond compatibility with named inserting equipment. While a total estimated envelope quantity of approximately 16,513,000 units was noted, no specific contract award value or budget range was explicitly stated. Vendors were required to provide firm, fixed maximum unit prices and could submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Funding for the contract will be provided by the participating state agencies through their individual budgets, with no centralized funding source specified.