October Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100102) for October Meats, seeking various meat products for multiple correctional facilities statewide. The procurement solicits bids for a comprehensive range of meat and protein products, including IMPS 136A Beef Pattie Mix with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVPP), coarse chopped pork, turkey breast, turkey young tom, liquid scrambled egg mix, oleomargarine, and grated parmesan cheese. Specific quantity requirements vary by facility, with notable amounts including up to 18,700 pounds of beef pattie mix and 9,900 pounds of liquid scrambled egg mix. The bid was posted on July 30, 2020, with responses due by August 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, completing a detailed pricing spreadsheet and providing brand names and product numbers for each item. The contract period runs from the date of award through October 31, 2020, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not specify a total contract value or precise budget range, though the aggregate quantity of products suggests a substantial procurement effort across multiple correctional facilities. Vendors must complete and upload Exhibits A and E along with their pricing spreadsheet, and all products must meet specific USDA and federal specifications. Notably, certain brands, such as Papetti's Blend, are explicitly listed as unacceptable for some product categories. The procurement contact is Melissa Sackett from the State of Missouri Division of Purchasing, who can provide additional information about the solicitation. Vendors are responsible for carefully reviewing all specifications, ensuring product compliance, and submitting a complete and timely response through the MissouriBUYS system.