Miscellaneous Food Items - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902200739) for procuring miscellaneous food items across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks bids for five specific food products: 160,000 pounds of chicken patties (4 oz fully cooked breaded patties), 80,000 pounds of fully cooked seasoned beef taco meat, 3,808 cases of regular unsweetened applesauce, 3,808 cases of yellow clingstone sliced peaches, and 3,808 cases of sliced pears. Each product has detailed specifications, including precise requirements for meat content, fat levels, packaging, and kosher certification. The bid was posted on November 16, 2021, with responses due by December 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. Delivery will be to two Missouri Department of Corrections commodity warehouses located in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre, with a contract period spanning six months from the date of award. Vendors must complete and submit specific exhibits (A, B, F) and adhere to strict product quality standards, including USDA grade specifications and packaging requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside provisions, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors. The documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the total estimated quantity across all line items is approximately 251,424 units. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are responsible for ensuring their submissions meet all specified requirements. While funding will be provided by the State of Missouri, no specific funding source or allocation details are provided in the solicitation documents. The bid emphasizes vendor responsibility for carefully reviewing all specifications and submitting comprehensive, compliant responses.