Frozen Peas - Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. IFB931Y18709004) for the procurement of USDA certified frozen peas for the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse located in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The solicitation requires the delivery of 884 pounds of US Grade A frozen peas in 20-pound bags per case during the week of August 14, 2017. The bid period is open from July 14, 2017, at 10:30 PM GMT to July 27, 2017, at 8:00 PM GMT, with vendors able to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copy bids to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focused on pricing and compliance with specifications. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and payments will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of services. The primary contact for this solicitation is Beth Lambert, who can be reached at 573-526-6494 or beth.lambert@doc.mo.gov.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The solicitation documents do not disclose a specific estimated contract value or budget range for the frozen peas procurement. Vendors are required to complete and submit exhibits A through F, including pricing pages, and must ensure timely submission of their bid response. The delivery location is specified as the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse at 2727 Highway K, Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a recurring weekly requirement for 884 pounds of frozen peas, suggesting a potential ongoing supply contract for the Missouri Department of Corrections.