Honey Buns

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB ER234R002) seeking vendors to supply honey buns for DOC canteens across various locations. The procurement specifically requests 15,000 cases of vanilla iced honey buns and 5,000 cases of glazed honey buns, with each bun required to be a single-serve package weighing between 3-7 ounces. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including the number of buns per case, ounces per bun, and whether the items are kosher or halal certified. The bid period opens on August 17, 2018, at 3:30 PM CDT and closes on September 6, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted either online or via hard copy to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract includes provisions for two optional one-year renewals, with vendors required to specify the percentage increase or decrease for each renewal period. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with vendors responsible for unloading shipments at Department docks or designated unloading sites.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 20,000 total cases of honey buns, suggesting a significant volume procurement. Payment terms will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the items. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to complete multiple exhibits including Exhibit A Pricing Pages and Exhibit F Secretary of State information. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Clay County and Jefferson City, Missouri, indicating a statewide distribution requirement for the honey buns.