May Meats - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902101630) for a May Meats procurement, seeking various meat and dairy products to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities throughout the state. The primary solicitation focuses on ground beef with a minimum of 84% lean content, specifically requesting 1,000 pounds of IMPS 136 Ground Beef Regular for the Chillicothe Correctional Center. Additional products include beef patties (4 oz), coarse chopped pork, liquid scrambled egg mix, oleomargarine, and grated parmesan cheese. The bid requires vendors to download and complete a pricing spreadsheet, submit Exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits through the MissouriBUYS system. The solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021, with a bid submission deadline of April 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. The contract period will run from the date of award through May 31, 2021, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to various Department of Corrections locations. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including brand names, product numbers, and ensure compliance with USDA inspection requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there were no detailed notes about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the solicitation includes quantity requirements for multiple facilities ranging from 40 to 10,500 pounds depending on the product and location, no specific estimated total contract value or budget range was disclosed. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and the procurement contact is Melissa Sackett, who can be reached at 573-526-2716. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified product requirements and submission guidelines. Vendors must carefully review and comply with all solicitation document specifications to be considered for contract award.