Emporia Salt & Pepper Shaker Combo

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931CR18173) for Emporia Salt and Pepper Shaker Combo sets, targeting Clark County. The solicitation requires clear or opaque plastic shaker sets with specific size specifications: salt shakers must be 3-5 ounces (±0.5 oz.) and pepper shakers must be 1-3 ounces (±0.5 oz.), with no metal components. These shakers must be packaged and barcoded as complete sets, with a maximum of 24 sets permitted per case. The total quantity requested is 300 cases, and the bid period runs from July 10, 2018, at 3:30 PM CDT to July 26, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with vendors responsible for unloading at Department dock locations or designated unloading sites. The initial contract term is one year, with options for three additional one-year renewals. Vendors must specify potential percentage increases or decreases for each renewal period, and payments will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of items.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on which organizations can respond, indicating the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must submit their proposals either online or as sealed hard copy bids to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. While the exact contract value is not specified, the 300-case quantity suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. Vendors are required to complete Exhibit A Pricing Pages, Exhibit E Secretary of State information, and other applicable exhibits. The bid documents consistently emphasize that all vendors are eligible to participate, with no apparent limitations on business size, type, or geographic location. Interested parties can submit their bids to the specified addresses, with the understanding that pricing and renewal terms will be key evaluation criteria.