Chicken and Beef Crumble - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901902553) for the procurement of 37,420 pounds of chicken and beef crumble to be delivered to its Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The solicitation seeks fully cooked, individually quick frozen (IQF) crumble with specific product requirements, including no pork or organ meats, vegetable protein product (VPP) content not exceeding 20%, approximately 63 pieces per ounce, minimum 16 grams of protein per 4 oz serving, and fat content not exceeding 18%. The contract period runs from August 18, 2019 through February 17, 2020, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must submit detailed product specifications, including brand, product number, VPP content, fat content, protein content, chunk size, and packaging information. The bid response period is from May 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM CDT to May 31, 2019 at 3:00 PM CDT, with responses accepted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. Vendors are required to provide pricing for the initial contract term and two potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. The preferred packaging is 25-pound bags per case, with the product to be frozen at 0°F upon delivery. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers 37,420 pounds of product for a six-month initial term with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits B and F along with other applicable exhibits and pricing pages, demonstrating their ability to meet the detailed product specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the solicitation.