June Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902102021) for the procurement of June Meats, specifically seeking ground beef and other food products for multiple correctional facilities across the state. The solicitation requests bids for 800 pounds of ground beef with a minimum of 84% lean, packaged in 4-10 pound cases, to be delivered to various Department of Corrections locations. Vendors must download and complete a pricing spreadsheet through the MissouriBUYS system and submit it electronically by May 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the date of award through June 30, 2021, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms of Net 45 Days. Bidders are required to complete and attach multiple exhibits, including Exhibits A, B, and F, and provide specific product details such as brand name and product number. The solicitation also includes detailed product specifications, requiring USDA certification and inspection for meat products.

The bid appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and no specific funding sources or budget ranges are identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not indicate any preferential treatment for small businesses, disadvantaged enterprises, or local vendors. While the total estimated contract value is not specified, the procurement covers multiple meat and dairy products including ground beef, coarse chopped pork, liquid scrambled egg mix, oleomargarine, and grated parmesan cheese, with quantities varying across different correctional facilities throughout Missouri. These facilities include locations in Chillicothe, Moberly, Farmington, Cameron, Charleston, Bonne Terre, Jefferson City, St. Joseph, Bowling Green, Vandalia, Licking, Fordland, Pacific, Fulton, and Mineral Point, suggesting a comprehensive statewide food procurement effort for the Department of Corrections.