August Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation, number IFBC30034902002780, for the procurement of various meat products to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities throughout the state. The primary focus of this procurement is for 1,200 pounds of IMPS 136A Beef Pattie Mix with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVPP), specifically for the Chillicothe Correctional Center. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2020, with bid submissions due by July 7, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to download and complete a pricing spreadsheet, upload it to the MissouriBUYS system, and submit signed Exhibits A and E. The contract period spans from the date of award through August 31, 2020, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination to various Department of Corrections locations. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and vendors must provide brand names and product numbers for the items being bid. The evaluation criteria suggest that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all stated requirements.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating that the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation covers a broad range of meat and egg products, including beef patties, coarse chopped pork, liquid eggs, scrambled egg mix, oleomargarine, and parmesan cheese, with quantities varying by facility from 20 to 12,960 pounds depending on the product and location. While the total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant budget allocation. All items must meet detailed specifications, including USDA certification requirements and specific fat content guidelines. The contact person for any questions regarding the solicitation is Melissa Sackett from the Division of Purchasing, reachable at 573-526-2716 or melissa.sackett@oa.mo.gov.