June Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902002172) for June Meats, seeking multiple food products for delivery to various correctional facilities statewide. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive range of meat and food items, including 18,900 pounds of IMPS 136A Beef Pattie Mix with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVPP), 13,040 pounds of coarse chopped pork, 66,780 pounds of liquid scrambled egg mix, 34,450 pounds of margarine products, and 80 pounds of grated parmesan cheese. These products will be distributed across multiple facilities including locations in Chillicothe, Moberly, Jefferson City, Cameron, Maryville, Bonne Terre, Kansas City, Vandalia, Pacific, Fulton, Mineral Point, St. Louis, and Bowling Green. The bid requires vendors to submit detailed pricing via a mandatory downloadable spreadsheet through the MissouriBUYS system, along with completed Exhibits A and E. The solicitation period runs from April 16, 2020, at 6:00 PM CDT through April 30, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract performance period extending from the date of award through June 30, 2020. Vendors must provide specific product details including brand names, product numbers, and meet stringent USDA and federal specifications for each product category.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to various Department of Corrections locations, with Net 45 Days payment terms. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the quantities suggest a substantial procurement with potential significant financial value. The bid requires vendors to ensure compliance with specific product requirements, including detailed specifications for fat content, packaging, USDA certification, and federal product standards. Vendors are responsible for submitting all required documentation electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with a clear emphasis on complete and accurate bid submissions. The state has designated Melissa Sackett from the Division of Purchasing as the contact point for any potential vendor inquiries.