3rd Quarter Groceries - Beans & Cereal - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a competitive bid for a third quarter procurement of dry beans, cereals, and related food products to be distributed across 21 correctional facilities statewide. The Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100448) solicits specific quantities of Great Northern beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, blackeye peas, cornmeal, farina, hominy grits, oats, and cracked wheat, with quantities ranging from 100 to 18,000 pounds per item and facility. The procurement requires vendors to submit detailed pricing via a mandatory spreadsheet through the MissouriBUYS system, with all bids due by October 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must provide official USDA certificates for bean and pea products, with lot numbers matching product packaging, and all products must be from the most recent crop year. The contract period will run from the date of award through March 31, 2021, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 days. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsive and responsible bidders offering the lowest pricing for each line item.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or local vendors. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, though the procurement involves approximately 300,000 pounds of food products across multiple facilities. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards and will evaluate bids on a line-item basis, potentially selecting different vendors for different product categories or facility locations. Funding for the contract will come from the Missouri Department of Corrections budget, with pricing required on a per-pound or per-case basis depending on the specific product. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, E, F, and any other applicable exhibits to be considered for award, with all submissions processed through the MissouriBUYS electronic procurement system.