Chicken & Beef Crumble - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a competitive bid for 40,000 pounds of Chicken & Beef Crumble through Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100052), with a contract period from August 18, 2020 through February 17, 2021. The solicitation requires a fully cooked, individually quick frozen (IQF) meat product that must not contain pork, skeletal, or organ meats, with specific product specifications including a maximum 20% vegetable protein product (VPP) content, minimum 16 grams of protein per 4 oz serving, and a fat content not exceeding 18%. The crumble must have approximately 63 pieces per ounce and be frozen at 0F, with preferred packaging in 25-pound bags per case. Delivery will be made to two Missouri Department of Corrections commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The bid was open from August 3, 2020 to August 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit completed Exhibits A, B, F, and other applicable documents through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy. Evaluation will be based on submitted pricing and meeting all product specifications.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no noted requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The bid allows for two potential 3-month renewal periods, with vendors required to provide maximum pricing for both renewal periods. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with delivery terms designated as FOB Destination. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 40,000 pounds of product, and vendors are expected to submit their maximum pricing for the initial contract period and potential renewals. The participating jurisdictions include Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, with funding sourced from the State of Missouri.