French Toast Sticks - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation for French Toast Sticks, specifically seeking 148,480 pounds of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) product to be delivered to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The procurement requires French Toast Sticks with precise specifications, including a weight range of 0.85-1.0 oz per stick, a minimum of 5 grams of protein per serving, and a minimum 12-month shelf life, with a preferred packaging of 20 pounds per case. The solicitation was open from June 27, 2017, at 5:00 PM CDT through July 11, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with an initial contract period of six months from the date of award. Vendors were required to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The evaluation criteria focused on meeting the specified product requirements and submitting the most competitive pricing per pound.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the procurement is open to all vendors without preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the documentation, and there were no references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation did not specify a total estimated contract value or budget range for the French Toast Sticks procurement. Payment terms were established as Net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Cole County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, Missouri, with the primary focus being on supplying the Department of Corrections' central and eastern region warehouses.