November Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation, numbered IFBC30034902100515, seeking meat and food products for various correctional facilities throughout the state. The procurement covers multiple food items, with a primary focus on 40,000 pounds of IMPS 136A Beef Pattie Mix with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVPP), along with additional products including coarse chopped pork, boneless turkey breast, water-added ham, liquid scrambled egg mix, grated parmesan cheese, and margarine products. Delivery is required to multiple correctional facilities, with specific quantity ranges for each location, such as 40-6,000 pounds of beef pattie mix and 250-9,050 pounds of coarse chopped pork. The solicitation requires vendors to submit pricing via a mandatory spreadsheet uploaded through the MissouriBUYS system, with bids due by October 8, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must complete and upload Exhibits A, E, F, and any other applicable exhibits, and provide brand names and product numbers for each item. The contract period runs from the date of award through November 30, 2020, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 days.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, though the comprehensive list of food products across multiple correctional facilities suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. Vendors must meet detailed product specifications, including USDA certification requirements, specific packaging standards, and quality control measures for each food item. The solicitation requires vendors to specify exact brand names and product numbers, indicating a rigorous evaluation process focused on product quality and consistency. The contact person for questions is Melissa Sackett from the State of Missouri Division of Purchasing, reachable at 573-526-2716 or melissa.sackett@oa.mo.gov. While no specific budget range is provided, the multiple product categories and varying quantities across different correctional facilities imply a significant financial investment in food procurement for the Missouri Department of Corrections.