The contract is for the provision of personal hygiene products and blankets to the Multnomah County Jail's warehouse on an as-needed basis. The products include applicator-free digital tampons, 0.5 oz bar soap, hygiene kits, and 66" x 90" blankets. The contract has an estimated annual spend of $72,000. The key requirements for the products include being free of certain ingredients, having specific certifications, and meeting certain packaging and material standards. The contract also includes provisions for price adjustments, contract award, and sustainable considerations.
• The products must meet specific specifications, such as being free of fragrances, asbestos, and chlorine.
• The products must have certain certifications, such as EPA Safer Choice or Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free Certified.
• The packaging must be recyclable, biodegradable, and free of toxic chemicals.
• The contract has a preliminary tabulation of bids from several companies, but the specific vendors are not listed.