Cheese - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800763) for the procurement of approximately 90,000 pounds of yellow American cheese product blend. The solicitation targets delivery to two specific commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The cheese must be sliced and packaged in four 5-pound loaves per carton, with specific requirements for product quality and packaging. The initial contract period is set from December 25, 2017, through June 24, 2018, with provisions for two potential one-year renewal periods. Vendors are required to submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing by October 26, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT. The bid submission must include completed Exhibits A, E, and any other applicable exhibits, along with detailed pricing pages specifying maximum prices for the initial and renewal contract 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.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or particular types of organizations. All vendors are eligible to submit bids, and no incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 90,000 pounds of cheese suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must specify their brand, packaging details, shelf life, and maximum pricing for both the first and second potential renewal periods. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Larissa Bess from the State of Missouri, who can be reached at 573-751-1689 or Larissa.Bess@oa.mo.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission and completeness of all required documentation to be considered for the contract.