Chicken Nuggets - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a procurement contract for 78,000 pounds of chicken nuggets through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) numbered IFBC30034901700598. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, with deliveries to be made to the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The chicken nuggets must be white boneless chicken meat, individually quick frozen (IQF), ready to cook, with specific requirements including a nugget size between 0.7 oz to 1 oz, containing at least 15 grams of protein per 4 oz serving, and having no MSG. Vendors must provide a product with a one-year shelf life, with tempura batter preferred over spice breading. The bid period runs from January 5, 2017, to January 19, 2017, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST, and the initial contract period will be six months from the date of award. Submission methods include electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy delivery to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documents, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. The procurement allows vendors to submit pricing for the initial contract period as well as maximum prices for two potential six-month renewal periods. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation requests 78,000 pounds of product, which provides a baseline for potential contract value. Vendors are required to specify their brand, packaging details (with a preference for 20 lb cases), and maximum pricing for potential renewal periods. The solicitation provides flexibility for vendors by accepting both electronic and hard copy submissions through the MissouriBUYS system or Division of Purchasing.