Danishes (DOC)

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800372) to procure approximately 10,000 cases of frozen Danish pastries for its facilities across multiple counties, including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation requires 3-ounce danishes in preferred flavors of cinnamon, cherry, apple, and cheese, with each case containing 36 pastries. The initial contract period will run from November 6, 2017, through May 5, 2018, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors can submit bids with two pricing options: Option One includes pricing with freight prepaid and allowed, while Option Two allows for pricing without shipping where the state agency will pick up the product from the vendor's location within Missouri. The bid submission deadline is September 22, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with delivery required to the Missouri Department of Corrections' Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Evaluation will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement does not outline specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferential treatment for small businesses. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a potential volume of 10,000 cases across the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. Vendors are required to submit completed exhibits, including Exhibits A and E, with detailed pricing pages for the initial contract term and maximum pricing for the two potential renewal periods. Bids can be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing, providing flexibility for vendors in the submission process.