July Meats - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902002485) for July Meats, seeking vendors to supply various food products to multiple correctional facilities throughout the state. The procurement encompasses four primary product categories: coarse chopped pork (IMPS 1495), liquid scrambled egg mix, colored oleomargarine, and grated parmesan cheese. Specific quantities range from 150 to 9,000 pounds per facility, with total estimated quantities exceeding 120,000 pounds across all locations. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed product specifications, including brand names and product numbers, and meet stringent quality requirements such as USDA certification for meat and egg products. Vendors must submit pricing through a mandatory spreadsheet on the MissouriBUYS system, with bids due by June 19, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the date of award through July 31, 2020, with payment terms set at net 45 days and delivery specified as FOB Destination to various Department of Corrections facilities.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, vendor preferences, or restrictions on bidder qualifications, making the opportunity open to all vendors who can meet the technical specifications. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the documentation. Vendors must complete and upload a pricing spreadsheet along with Exhibits A and E to be considered for award. The state will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on pricing, product compliance, and meeting all specified requirements. Notably, certain brands are explicitly excluded, such as Papetti's Blend for egg products, and vendors are prohibited from entering negative bid values. The procurement appears to be a straightforward commodity purchase aimed at supplying essential food products to Missouri's correctional facilities for the specified contract period.