December Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri, specifically the Department of Corrections, is seeking a meat procurement contract for December 2019 through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) with solicitation number IFBC30034902000844. The procurement is for meat products to be delivered free on board (FOB) to various Department of Corrections agency locations throughout the state during the month of December. Vendors must complete and submit detailed pricing pages and specific exhibits (Exhibits A and E) to be considered for award. The bid solicitation opened on October 15, 2019, at 4:00 PM CDT and closed on October 29, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period spanning from December 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. Submission methods include either electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy delivery to the Division of Purchasing. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and vendors are required to carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments to ensure a comprehensive and responsive bid.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that the opportunity is open to all vendors without preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this meat procurement contract. The solicitation documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the meat products. Vendors must independently complete the pricing pages and exhibits to define their proposed pricing and terms. The lack of detailed line items suggests that the Department of Corrections is seeking flexibility in meat product procurement for the specified month. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and complete submission of their bid responses, with all required documentation and pricing information.