Toothpaste FOR Department of Corrections Various Locations

The Missouri Department of Corrections is requesting sealed bids for toothpaste to supply various correctional facilities statewide, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through MissouriBUYS. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises certified by Missouri receive a three-point preference; Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops receive five to fifteen bonus points if participating at required levels; and a ten percent Buy American preference applies to domestically manufactured products.

The toothpaste must be fluoride-containing, animal fat-free, and in clear gel format, packaged in clear packets or tubes. The product will serve an estimated population of 24,976 inmates across all Department facilities. Vendors must submit firm fixed prices with all costs including packing, handling, shipping, and freight delivered FOB Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The Department will not pay state or federal sales taxes unless required by law.

The contract period runs from the date of award through one year, with two optional twelve-month renewal periods at the Department's sole discretion. Initial and subsequent deliveries must be made within five business days of receiving an authorized purchase order. Vendors must comply with Missouri business registration, tax compliance certifications, and conflict-of-interest provisions prior to award. The Department may request product samples for evaluation, with submission required within five business days at no cost. Priscilla Courtney, Buyer of Record, is the contact for bidders' questions, which must be submitted no later than ten calendar days prior to the closing date. Payments will be made within forty-five business days of receipt of products and invoice. Contractors must maintain financial records for five years from final payment.