Green Bell Peppers - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901802100) for the procurement of green bell peppers across multiple Missouri jurisdictions, including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation requires 25,000 pounds of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF), clean, diced, blanched frozen green bell peppers, specifically cut to 3/4" (+/- 1/8") dice, with a preferred packaging of 25-pound cases. The initial contract period runs from June 10, 2018 through December 9, 2018, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods. Delivery will be made to two DOC Commodity Warehouses: the Central Region Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Warehouse in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The bid response period opens on March 20, 2018, at 5:00 PM CDT and closes on April 3, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, E, and other applicable exhibits, including detailed pricing pages for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly disclosed, vendors are required to provide maximum pricing per pound for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. The solicitation contact is Larissa Bess, who can be reached at 573-751-1689 for any questions. The bid will be awarded based on the lowest and best bid, with vendors required to provide comprehensive pricing information, brand details, and packaging specifications. Negative values are not permitted in bid responses, and vendors must carefully review and complete all required documentation to be considered for the contract.