Individual Portion Potato Chips

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931Y18709207) for individual portion plain potato chips to be used in the work release programs at the Tipton and Boonville Correctional Centers. The solicitation specifically requires plain flavor potato chips with bag sizes ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 ounces, with a maximum of 75 individual bags per case, and where one bag equals one serving size. The total quantity requested is 486 cases, to be delivered FOB Destination with freight prepaid and allowed, including unloading at the Department's dock or other designated unloading sites. The bid submission period opens on July 10, 2018, at 3:30 PM CDT and closes on July 26, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors able to submit responses either online or via hard copy to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract includes provisions for two one-year renewal options, with vendors required to specify percentage increases or decreases for each renewal period. Payment will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the items.

The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not provide an explicit estimated total contract value or specific budget range, though the volume of 486 cases suggests a moderate-sized procurement. There are no detailed integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology noted in the solicitation documents. Vendors must complete and submit various required exhibits, including the front page of the bid, Exhibit A Pricing Pages, Exhibit E Secretary of State information, and any other applicable exhibits. The point of contact for this solicitation is Lisa Graham at the Department of Corrections, who can be reached at 573-526-6611 for any potential vendor inquiries.