Fish

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Invitation for Bid (IFBC #30034901901770) to procure 108,000 pounds of Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) Alaskan white fish, including varieties such as whiting, pollock, halibut, sole, and cod. The solicitation requires fish products that are whole muscle block (not minced), breaded, frozen, and pre-cooked in uniform 4-ounce portions with a minimum of 60% fish flesh content. Specific delivery requirements mandate that the fish be processed in a USDC Federal inspected seafood plant and packaged in approximately 10-pound cases, with dual-purpose breading suitable for both oven and deep fry preparation using only partially non-hydrogenated canola or soybean oils. The procurement will be delivered to two locations: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The bid period runs from March 5, 2019, to March 22, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract will include Free On Board Destination delivery terms with Net 45 Days payment terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor is specified, and there are no details regarding existing infrastructure or technology that would require integration. Vendors must submit pricing for both the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with the ability to propose maximum unit prices for each renewal period. The contract allows for potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods, though the exact estimated total contract value is not disclosed in the documentation. Bidders can submit responses either via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, and must complete all required exhibits, including comprehensive pricing pages. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, all located in the state of Missouri.