Chicken Chunks - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for 120,000 pounds of chicken chunks through solicitation number IFBC30034902100166. The procurement requires raw, boneless, skinless chicken chunks with specific product specifications, including a thickness greater than 1/2 inch but not exceeding 1 inch, frozen, preferably unseasoned, and containing a USDA inspection stamp. The contract period runs from September 16, 2020 through March 15, 2020, with potential for two additional 3-month renewal periods. Deliveries will be made to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Vendors must submit bids by August 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT and are required to complete and submit several exhibits (A, B, F) along with their bid response. The product must have a minimum 12-month shelf life, and packaging should be between 20-40 pounds per container. Pricing must be provided for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, though the total quantity of 120,000 pounds of chicken chunks represents the primary procurement volume. Vendors must provide nutritional and ingredient labels with their submission and can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no indication of additional evaluation criteria beyond meeting the specified product requirements. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and the state will not allow negative pricing values or exclusion of line items from the total bid.