Thermal Roll Paper

The Missouri Department of Corrections issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking competitive proposals for thermal roll paper, specifically requesting two distinct types of paper products. The procurement involves 100 cases of one-ply pink thermal roll paper with a UV Department Security Logo and 50 cases of one-ply white thermal roll paper with an Epson NTP080-80 brand reference. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2018, with bid submissions due by August 16, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors were required to submit sealed bids either electronically through MissouriBUYS or as hard copy to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract includes an initial term with two potential one-year renewal periods, during which vendors must specify maximum allowable percentage increases for each renewal period. Evaluation criteria focused primarily on pricing, with vendors required to complete and sign specific exhibits and the IFB cover page. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are set at Net 45 Days.

The IFB does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors were identified in the documentation, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were mentioned. While the total estimated contract value was not explicitly stated, the initial procurement involves 150 total cases of thermal roll paper. The contract allows vendors to propose pricing with potential negative values and does not exclude any line items from the total bid amount. Vendors were required to calculate potential price increases against the original contract price, with cumulative calculations prohibited. The solicitation provides contact information for Diana Fredrick from the Missouri Department of Corrections for any potential questions. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, competitively priced supply contract for thermal roll paper to support the department's operational needs.