Frozen Cheese Pizza - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902001262) for the procurement of 3,600 cases of frozen cheese pizza across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County and St. Charles County, with primary delivery locations in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires a specific frozen cheese pizza product with precise specifications: 4" x 6" rectangular slices, composed of 50% low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese and 50% substitute mozzarella, conforming to Title 7 CFR 210. Each pizza slice must contain a maximum of 15 grams of fat and a minimum of 17 grams of protein, with a preferred packaging configuration of 96 slices per case. The bid period runs from November 26, 2019, to December 13, 2019, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST, and the initial contract period is set from February 18, 2020, through August 17, 2020. Vendors must submit detailed product information, including brand, slice size, cheese percentages, and nutritional content, through either hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing or electronically via the MissouriBUYS system. Delivery will be Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the Department of Corrections' Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit preferences for disadvantaged or small businesses. The contract allows for two potential six-month renewal periods, with vendors required to submit maximum pricing for these potential extensions. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, and vendors must complete and submit various exhibits, including Exhibits A and E, along with pricing pages. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 3,600 cases of frozen cheese pizza across an initial six-month period with potential renewal options. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the successful vendor expected to meet all specified product requirements and delivery terms. The solicitation provides a comprehensive framework for potential suppliers to submit competitive bids for this Department of Corrections food service contract.