Green Bell Peppers - Department of Corrections

This is a solicitation by the State of Missouri for the procurement of green bell peppers for the Missouri Department of Corrections. The contract period is from the date of award through six (6) months, with delivery required at two locations in Missouri: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The total quantity requested is 60,000 pounds of IQF, clean, diced, blanched, and frozen bell peppers. The bid period runs from May 19, 2016 to June 1, 2016, with no vendor Q&A period identified. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Payment terms are net 45 days, and the solicitation requires bidders to provide information on the brand being bid, packaging, and maximum prices for the first and second renewal contract periods.

The procurement is open to all vendors, and the estimated total value is not specified. The solicitation document provides the full requirements, specifications, and terms and conditions, which must be reviewed and accepted by bidders submitting an electronic response through the MissouriBUYS system. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is mentioned.