Toothpaste FOR Department of Corrections Various Locations

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for the supply of fluoride-containing, ADA-approved toothpaste in three standardized sizes—4.2 oz, 6.4 oz, and 9.0 oz—through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number DOC 0000000063SL. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with optional one-year renewals for each item up to two additional periods, capped at the original estimated quantities. All deliveries must be made FOB Destination to designated correctional centers across Missouri, with vendors responsible for all packaging, shipping, and freight charges. Products must arrive in new, retail-quality condition on shrink-wrapped pallets meeting Grade 2/B or better standards and must include complete labeling with bidder information, item numbers, and UPC codes. Sample submissions are required and subject to inspection for conformance to specifications, with non-compliant samples leading to disqualification. Bidders must comply with Missouri’s Domestic Products Procurement Act, which imposes a 10% price penalty on non-U.S.-manufactured products unless a sole U.S. manufacturer qualifies the item under an exception. Participation in state-preference programs yields bonus points during evaluation: up to 15 points for commitments to organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops, and three fixed points for certified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Evaluation is conducted using a trade-off method prioritizing responsiveness, responsibility, and sample conformance as mandatory thresholds before cost performance is scored. Submission must be completed electronically via MissouriBUYS, with all required exhibits—including Buy American certification, tax compliance, business registration, conflict of interest disclosures, and pricing forms—fully completed. No fax, email, or mail submissions are accepted. Vendor personnel accessing correctional facilities are subject to background checks and restricted interaction with inmates, and contractors must verify compliance with state laws prohibiting employment of unauthorized aliens. Payment is processed via EFT to the vendor’s registered MissouriBUYS account, with invoices submitted electronically or by mail to the Department’s central accounts payable address. Contract award is not based solely on price, and failure to meet any mandatory requirement renders a bid non-responsive and ineligible for consideration.