Non-Certified Grocery Items (DOC)

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800894) for Non-Certified Grocery Items to be delivered to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The procurement seeks 28 different food items including reduced-fat salad dressings, drink mixes, gelatin, jelly, mandarin oranges, mustard, dehydrated potatoes, pudding, coffee, bases, and various sauces. Key quantities include 5,568 cases of reduced-fat salad dressing, 9,576 cases of jelly spread, 4,760 cases of mandarin oranges, and 121,500 pounds of dehydrated potatoes. The bid opened on October 30, 2017, with responses due by November 13, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract period runs from January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018. Vendors must submit completed bid exhibits and pricing pages, with specific requirements including Kosher certification for certain items, approved brand lists, and detailed packaging specifications. Delivery will be Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, and vendors must provide precise delivery schedules for each product throughout the contract period.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, making the bid open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documents, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of items suggests a significant procurement volume, with quantities ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of cases or pounds. The bid requires vendors to submit detailed pricing for all line items, with no partial bids accepted, and the state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must adhere to strict product specifications, including nutritional requirements, packaging standards, and approved brand lists. The procurement is funded through the Missouri Department of Corrections budget, with deliveries scheduled in multiple shipments throughout the six-month contract period to ensure consistent supply to the two specified warehouse locations.