Chicken & Beef Crumble - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri, through the Department of Corrections, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of 60,000 pounds of fully cooked chicken and beef crumble. The contract period is from August 18, 2016 through August 17, 2017, with the potential for two 3-month renewal periods. The solicitation specifies that the crumble must not contain pork, skeletal, or organ meats, and must have a minimum protein content of 16 grams per 4 oz serving and a fat content not to exceed 18%. Bids are due by July 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM CDT. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must provide pricing for the initial contract period as well as the renewal periods, and must also provide details on the brand, product number, packaging, fat content, protein content, and chunk size of the product they are bidding.

The solicitation is open to all vendors, and there is no information provided regarding set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or the current contracting environment. The total contract value is not specified, but the solicitation indicates that the Department of Corrections is seeking to procure 60,000 pounds of the crumble product.