Frozen Cheese Pizza - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) numbered IFBC30034901901197 for frozen cheese pizza, seeking to procure 3,600 cases of pre-cut, ready-to-serve pizza slices. The solicitation requires pizza with specific parameters: 4" x 6" slices, composed of 50% low moisture part skim mozzarella and 50% substitute mozzarella cheese, conforming to Title 7 CFR 210. Each slice must contain a maximum of 15 grams of fat and a minimum of 17 grams of protein, with preferred packaging of 96 slices per case. The initial contract period runs from February 18, 2019 through August 17, 2019, with potential for two one-year renewals. Delivery will be made to two DOC commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The bid response period was open from December 4, 2018, to December 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing.

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 mentioned requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits, including detailed pricing pages for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential renewal periods. While the exact estimated total contract value is not disclosed, the solicitation requires comprehensive pricing information for the initial term and potential renewals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no specific information provided about funding sources or budget allocations beyond the standard procurement process of the Missouri Department of Corrections.