2nd Quarter Groceries - Beans and Cereal - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100159) for the procurement of second quarter groceries, specifically dried beans and cereal products, to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities across the state. The solicitation requests bids for a comprehensive range of food items including Great Northern beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, blackeye peas, cornmeal, farina, hominy grits, oats, and cracked wheat in various package sizes ranging from 25lb to 50lb bags. Vendors must provide an official USDA certificate for each product, with lot numbers matching the product packaging, and meet US No. 1 grade standards from the most recent crop year. The bid submission period is from August 13, 2020, to August 27, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period extending from the date of award through December 31, 2020. Pricing must be submitted on a per-pound basis through the MissouriBUYS system, with Free on Board (FOB) destination delivery terms and Net 45 days payment terms. Vendors are required to complete a detailed pricing spreadsheet and submit signed exhibits to be considered for award.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific socioeconomic preferences are mentioned. The total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Quantities requested vary significantly by facility, ranging from 200 to 16,000 pounds per location depending on the specific item and correctional facility. Vendors must provide brand names and product numbers for each item bid and are evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting the specified technical requirements. The contract will be funded through the Missouri Department of Corrections budget, with deliveries required to over 20 different correctional facilities throughout the state, including locations in Boonville, Jefferson City, Chillicothe, Tipton, Moberly, Kansas City, and numerous other municipalities.