Super tampon with cardboard applicator

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically for the SCI-Muncy facility, is seeking to procure Super Tampons through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement is for super absorbency tampons with specific requirements including cardboard applicators, individual wrapping, unscented packaging, and a case quantity of 500 tampons. Only electronic bid responses will be accepted through the PA Supplier Portal, with bids due by April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Vendors must be registered in the system to submit a proposal, and all interested parties are responsible for monitoring eMarketplace for any change notices that will become incorporated into the solicitation. The procurement is limited to the Department of Corrections and will be evaluated based on compliance with the detailed product specifications outlined in the SPEC SHEET SUPER TAMPONS document.

The procurement appears to have specific state-based restrictions through the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferential treatment to Pennsylvania-based bidders and imposes varying percentage preferences for out-of-state vendors. Potential bidders must disclose manufacturing locations, business residency, and corporate status, with preferences ranging from 3% to 10% depending on the state of origin. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the contract appears designed for a standard one-year term with potential renewals. The bidding process includes strict requirements around non-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, contractor integrity, and compliance with federal regulations. Vendors must also adhere to specific invoicing and payment terms, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to make changes or terminate the contract for convenience or cause.