Green Bell Peppers - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902000855) for the procurement of 40,000 pounds of green bell peppers, specifically seeking individually quick frozen (IQF), clean, diced, and blanched peppers with a precise 3/4-inch (+/- 1/8-inch) dice size. The contract period will run from December 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Delivery will be made to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed product specifications including brand, piece size, and packaging information, with a preferred packaging of 25-pound cases. Bid responses were due by October 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit completed Exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits through the MissouriBUYS procurement system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The procurement opportunity appears to be an open competitive solicitation with no specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documentation, and there are no indications of limitations for disadvantaged businesses or specific enterprise types. The solicitation did not specify a total contract value or precise budget range, though it outlined clear pricing requirements including maximum prices for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, and will be funded through the State of Missouri's budget. Vendors were expected to provide comprehensive pricing details and comply with all specified product requirements and submission guidelines.