Toothbrushes for Canteen Resale

The Missouri Department of Corrections is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for toothbrushes to be resold in offender canteens at Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses serving nineteen correctional institutions. The procurement seeks two distinct product types: 1,035 cases of security toothbrushes featuring anti-shank design with flexible, flat thumb construction and maximum 3-inch length, and 383 cases of regular adult full-size toothbrushes with sturdy flexible plastic handles and 36-38 tufts, with each case containing 72 units. All toothbrushes must be individually wrapped and meet strict specifications. Bids are due electronically through the MissouriBUYS portal by 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with a posting date of April 9-14, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a one-year initial term and three optional one-year renewal periods at the Department's discretion. Evaluation will utilize multiattribute scoring methodology. Vendors must submit samples within five business days of request for testing and security clearance, and all pricing must be firm and fixed throughout the contract period. Delivery requirements include FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid and Allowed, within 15 business days of initial purchase order receipt and 10 business days for subsequent orders, with payment terms of Net 45.

Preference points and bonus scoring opportunities are available for qualifying vendors: American-made products receive a 10 percent preference, Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops participation yields 5-15 bonus points based on commitment level, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises certified by the Office of Equal Opportunity receive 3 bonus points. All bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS with "Approved" status and must complete mandatory business compliance exhibits, including State of Missouri Tax Compliance certification, Secretary of State business registration, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification, and conflict of interest documentation. Vendors must comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements, including background investigations and zero-tolerance policies for sexual misconduct. No incumbent vendor information has been specified in the solicitation documents. The estimated annual gross sales value is $8,942.64 for security toothbrushes and $9,402.35 for regular toothbrushes, totaling approximately $18,345 in estimated annual procurement. Priscilla Courtney, Procurement Specialist, serves as the point of contact and can be reached at (573) 526-6590 or Priscilla.Courtney@doc.mo.gov for solicitation questions.