Beef Taco Meat Filling - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation number IFBC30034902100481 for beef taco meat filling, seeking to procure 84,000 pounds of fully cooked, seasoned beef taco meat to be delivered to the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The product must be packaged in boilable bags, with a preferred packaging configuration of 8/5-pound bags per case. The bid period runs from September 25, 2020, through October 9, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period of six months from the date of award. Vendors are required to submit completed Exhibits A, E, and any other applicable exhibits, including detailed pricing information for the initial contract period and two potential 3-month renewal periods. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors can submit their bids either as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, but does not provide specific information about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 84,000 pounds of beef taco meat filling with provisions for two additional 3-month renewal periods. The bid requires vendors to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and subsequent renewal periods, suggesting some flexibility in contract duration and potential pricing adjustments. Technical questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to Melissa Sackett at 573-526-2716 or melissa.sackett@oa.mo.gov.