Dietary Consulting Services

The State of Missouri is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Dietary Consulting Services under solicitation number RFPS30034902200164. The procurement seeks vendors to provide specialized dietary consulting services on an hourly basis, with a contract period of one year from the effective date of award. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2021, with responses due by August 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT through the MissouriBUYS electronic procurement system. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive proposals that include pricing for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential one-year renewal periods. While specific detailed requirements are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, the procurement appears to be seeking professional dietary consulting expertise that can be engaged on an as-needed hourly basis. Vendors must thoroughly review all solicitation documents in the MissouriBUYS system and ensure electronic submission of their complete proposal by the specified deadline. The procurement contact is Kelsey Huwe, who can be reached at 573-522-1308 or kelsey.huwe@oa.mo.gov for any potential questions.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent contractors or existing service infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the dietary consulting services. Payment terms are specified as Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. While the hourly rate for services is to be proposed by vendors, no maximum or minimum rate is specified in the available documentation. The contract allows for two potential one-year renewal periods, suggesting the state anticipates potential long-term need for these dietary consulting services. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications, expertise in dietary consulting, and ability to provide flexible, responsive services to meet the state's potential requirements.