December Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100770) for December Meats, seeking to procure various meat and food products for multiple correctional facilities throughout the state. The solicitation covers specific quantities of coarse chopped pork (IMPS 1495) and ham (IMPS 505), with total estimated quantities of 15,300 pounds of pork and 400 pounds of ham to be delivered to facilities in Chillicothe, Cameron, Bonne Terre, Jefferson City, and Fordland. The bid period runs from November 9, 2020, to November 20, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST, with a contract period extending from the date of award through December 31, 2021. Vendors must submit pricing through the MissouriBUYS system using a required pricing spreadsheet and complete specific exhibits (A, E, F) to be considered. The products must meet detailed specifications, including USDA certification, specific packaging requirements, and precise weight and condition standards. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, and vendors are required to provide brand and product number information for the items being bid.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The documents do not specify a precise estimated contract value or budget range for the procurement. Vendors must be capable of meeting the detailed product specifications, which include USDA certification, specific packaging requirements, and delivery to multiple correctional facilities across Missouri. The bid requires vendors to demonstrate ability to provide high-quality meat products that meet federal and state nutritional standards for correctional facilities. Payment will be made within 45 days of delivery, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements and successfully completes the required documentation.