Flour Tortillas - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902001954) for the procurement of flour tortillas across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks 2,693 cases of 6-inch diameter flour tortillas with a minimum 180-day shelf life, preferably packaged in 432-count cases. Delivery will be made to two Missouri Department of Corrections commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The contract period runs from May 18, 2020 through November 17, 2020, with potential for two additional 3-month renewal periods. Vendors must submit detailed product information including brand, product number, number of tortillas per case, and shelf life. The bid submission period is from March 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM CDT to April 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid is open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. There is no indication of an incumbent vendor or existing contract for these flour tortillas. The solicitation does not disclose the total estimated contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. Vendors are required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and two potential 3-month renewal periods, with the expectation that pricing will be competitive. Vendors must complete and submit several exhibits, including Exhibits A, B, and F, along with their pricing information. While the exact budgetary allocation is not specified, the requirement for 2,693 cases suggests a substantial procurement for the Missouri Department of Corrections' food service operations.