3rd Quarter Groceries - Baking Goods - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a competitive bid for 3rd Quarter Groceries - Baking Goods via Invitation for Bid (IFBC) Number IFBC30034902100447. This solicitation covers the procurement of extensive baking supplies for multiple correctional facilities across Missouri, including various sugar products (white beet, brown, powdered), flour, cake mixes, pancake mixes, biscuit mixes, and vegetable shortening. The procurement requires vendors to provide specific unit quantities ranging from 150 to 11,000 pounds/cases per item, with delivery to over 20 correctional facilities statewide. Vendors must submit pricing via a required spreadsheet uploaded to MissouriBUYS, completing all required exhibits and specifying brand names and product numbers for each item. The bid submission period runs from September 23, 2020, to October 7, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period extending from the award date through March 31, 2021. Strict product specifications are outlined, including prohibitions on certain brands, requirements for water-only mixes, and restrictions on animal fats or lards.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed product specifications and delivery requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation includes specific payment terms of Net 45 days and requires free on board (FOB) destination delivery. Although the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the extensive product quantities and multi-facility delivery requirements suggest a substantial procurement opportunity. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all technical specifications, including precise packaging requirements, product composition guidelines, and delivery logistics across numerous correctional facilities throughout Missouri. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all solicitation requirements.