Beef Steak Strips

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Corrections, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901790) for the procurement of approximately 90,000 pounds of fully cooked, whole muscle, seasoned beef steak strips. The beef steak strips must be approximately 1 inch in length and will be delivered to two specific locations: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The preferred packaging for the beef steak strips is 40-pound cases, and vendors must submit detailed information about their product's brand, steak strip length, and packaging specifications. The bid was posted on March 13, 2019, with responses due by March 28, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A, any additional applicable exhibits, and nutrition labels for their products. The solicitation allows for an initial contract term with provisions for two potential renewal periods, and vendors must specify maximum unit pricing for both the initial term and the renewal periods. Submission methods include electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copies to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors are identified, and there are no mentions of existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. No estimated total value or budget range is provided in the documentation. Vendors must provide comprehensive details about their product, including brand information, specific steak strip characteristics, and packaging specifications. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that meets all the specified requirements and provides the most competitive pricing for the initial term and potential renewal periods.