Ice Cream and Ice Cream Novelties for Resale in Offender Canteen

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931CR18095) seeking a contract for the purchase of ice cream and ice cream novelties to be resold in offender canteens at the Boonville Correctional Center (BCC) and Moberly Correctional Center (MCC). The solicitation requests bids for specific quantities of ice cream products, including 288 cases of chocolate pints, 365 cases of vanilla pints, 232 cases of strawberry pints, 162 cases of vanilla ice cream sandwiches, and 208 cases of vanilla sundae cones. All ice cream products must contain a minimum of 10% butterfat and be packaged in round or "scround" paper or plastic containers, with novelties required to be individually packaged and sized between 3.5 to 6 ounces. The bid period runs from March 13, 2018, to April 12, 2018, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on April 12, 2018. Vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract term and three potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery to be made FOB Destination to both correctional facilities. Bidders are required to provide detailed product information, including brand names, UPC codes, kosher/halal status, and specific packaging details.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all qualified vendors may submit bids. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no apparent limitations on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The contract allows for electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or sealed hard-copy delivery to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the estimated total case quantities suggest a moderate-sized procurement opportunity. The contract will have an initial term with the option of three one-year renewals, providing potential long-term business for the selected vendor. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet the detailed product specifications, including butterfat content, packaging requirements, and individual product characteristics. Although no precise award value is provided, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates a significant ongoing contract for ice cream and novelty products in the Missouri correctional system.