Oreo Cookies for Canteen Resale

The Missouri Department of Corrections issued an Invitation for Bid for the procurement of Oreo Cookies in 10-16 ounce plastic tray packages with peel-back covers for resale in offender canteens across nineteen correctional institutions in the Central and Eastern Region. The Department estimates an annual requirement of 2,000 cases, calculated at 12 packages per case, with delivery to either the Central Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City or the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026, with the contract period extending from the award date through May 4, 2027, and two optional one-year renewal periods available at the Department's discretion. Qualified vendors must provide a firm fixed case price quoted FOB Destination with Freight Prepaid and Allowed, including all packing, handling, shipping, and freight charges, and must quote renewal pricing percentages for the optional periods calculated against the original contract price rather than compounding annually. All items must be shelf stable, individually bar-coded, fresh retail quality with a minimum four-month shelf life upon delivery, and compliant with labeling requirements including nutrition facts, ingredients, net weight, and expiration dates. Initial deliveries are required within fifteen business days of purchase order receipt, with subsequent deliveries within ten business days. Evaluation will utilize multiattribute scoring methodology, and the point of contact for all inquiries is Priscilla Courtney, Procurement Specialist, at (573) 526-6590 or Priscilla.Courtney@doc.mo.gov.

The solicitation includes several preference provisions and set-aside designations: a 10% preference for American-made products, 5-15 bonus points for Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops, and 3 bonus points for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. All vendors must maintain Missouri tax compliance certification, Missouri Secretary of State registration, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification, and conflict of interest disclosures, and must be registered in MissouriBUYS with "Approved" status to be eligible for contract award. Vendors must maintain adequate liability insurance throughout the contract period and may propose prompt payment discounts, though such discounts are not considered in cost evaluation. No incumbent vendors or specific current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Payment terms are established as Net 45. While the specific award value is not disclosed in the procurement documents, the contract is estimated at 2,000 cases annually, with pricing to be determined through competitive sealed bidding and the potential for additional volume through the two optional renewal periods.