4th Quarter Groceries - Beans & Cereal - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902101496) for 4th Quarter Groceries, specifically targeting beans and cereal products for multiple correctional facilities statewide. The procurement seeks various food items including Great Northern beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, blackeye peas, yellow cornmeal, farina, hominy grits, oats, and cracked wheat, with specific quantities ranging from 350 to 18,000 pounds per location and facility. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with pricing requested on a per-pound basis for each item and location. The bid requires detailed documentation, including official USDA certificates for bean products, with lot numbers matching those on product bags, and vendors must specify brand and product numbers for all quoted items. The solicitation period runs from March 11, 2021, to March 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a contract period extending from the date of award through June 30, 2021. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to various Department of Corrections facilities across Missouri, and payment terms are set at Net 45 days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged or small businesses. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, though the total quantities across all line items suggest a substantial procurement, with approximately 120,000 lbs of Great Northern beans, 67,000 lbs of kidney beans, 130,000 lbs of pinto beans, and significant quantities of other products. Vendors must complete and upload a pricing spreadsheet and submit signed exhibits (A, B, F, and others as applicable) to be considered for award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no indication of potential contract renewals or extensions beyond the initial term. Funding for the procurement will come from the State of Missouri's general budget.