Cheese - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of 60,000 pounds of American cheese product blend, specifically yellow sliced cheese with a preferred packaging of four 5-pound loaves per carton. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Cole County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, with delivery required to the Department of Corrections' Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The initial contract period runs from December 25, 2016 through June 24, 2017, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit bids by November 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM CST through either hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing or electronically via the MissouriBUYS system. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed specifications including brand name, packaging details, shelf life, and maximum pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational types. The solicitation does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, though the procurement involves 60,000 pounds of cheese product. Vendors must submit pricing on a per-pound basis and are required to specify maximum prices for the first and second potential renewal contract periods. The State of Missouri will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a cheese product that meets the Department of Corrections' detailed specifications, including specific packaging, shelf life, and product characteristics.