Cook Chill Bags and Clips

The State of Missouri, through its Division of Purchasing, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for Cook Chill Bags and Clips, solicitation number IFBC30034902100950. The procurement seeks vendors to supply four specific line items: 290 cases of High Barrier Shrink Bags, 160 cases of Freezer Pack Bags, 300 cases of Cook/Chill Casing/Bags, and 4 cases of Clips for Cook/Chill Casing/Bags. The contract period will run for one year from the effective date of award, with the bid solicitation opening on December 9, 2020, and closing on January 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The procurement is structured as a firm, fixed-price contract, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract serving jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City. The point of contact for this solicitation is Shelby Williams, who can be reached at 573-522-2447.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the total estimated quantity across all line items is 754 cases. There are no indications of requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Vendors must provide pricing on a firm, fixed basis and are responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bids. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the contract will be administered by the State of Missouri's Division of Purchasing. The solicitation documents suggest that all vendors, regardless of size or specialization, are eligible to submit a bid for these cook chill bags and clips.