Miscellaneous Grocery Items - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for Miscellaneous Grocery Items under solicitation number IFBC30034902201676, targeting the procurement of frozen and prepared food products for its Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply five specific line items: 80,000 pounds of frozen broccoli florets (Grade A, packed in 10 lb packages), 80,000 pounds of frozen strawberries (4+1 strawberry to sugar ratio), 20,000 pounds of beef/turkey/chicken hot dogs (1.6 oz size, max 500mg sodium per serving), 20,000 pounds of shredded/pulled boneless chicken breast (fully cooked and seasoned), and 40,000 pounds of fully cooked diced chicken (1/2" dice). The bid was posted on March 17, 2022, with a firm submission deadline of March 31, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run from the date of award through June 30, 2022. Vendors are required to submit detailed product specifications, including brand names, product numbers, and package/case quantities, and must complete and submit exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits through the MissouriBUYS system. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, and payment terms are Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. The documentation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. Vendors must meet detailed product specifications, including adherence to USDA standards, specific packaging requirements, and nutritional guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance with all specified product requirements and submit comprehensive bid exhibits. While the exact potential award value is not specified, the total estimated quantity across all five line items is 240,000 pounds of various food products, suggesting a significant procurement opportunity for food suppliers serving the Missouri Department of Corrections.