July Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation number IFBC30034902102208 for July meat products, with a contract period from the date of award through July 31, 2021. The procurement specifically requests various meat products to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities throughout Missouri, including ground beef (84% lean minimum), beef patties with TVPP, coarse chopped pork, liquid scrambled egg mix, grated parmesan cheese, and oleomargarine. Quantities vary by facility, with ground beef ranging from 80-3,000 pounds per location, beef patties from 160-600 pounds, egg mix from 480-8,400 pounds, and margarine from 480-4,500 pounds. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by June 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM CDT, downloading and completing a specific pricing spreadsheet and uploading it along with completed Exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits. The product specifications require USDA certification and inspection for meat products, with specific packaging requirements for each item. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to various Department of Corrections locations.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The estimated total contract value is not provided in the solicitation documents. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-pound basis, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While the documents do not specify a specific budget range, the comprehensive list of meat products and their quantities across multiple correctional facilities suggests a potentially substantial procurement opportunity. Vendors must carefully review all specifications, including fat content limitations, packaging requirements, and USDA certification standards. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Melissa Sackett, who can be reached at 573-526-2716 or melissa.sackett@oa.mo.gov for any potential questions about the bid.