Pizza and Bean & Cheese Burritos - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100857) for the procurement of frozen cheese pizza and bean and cheese burritos to be delivered to two commodity warehouses located in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires vendors to provide 3,300 cases of frozen cheese pizza and 3,850 cases of bean and cheese burritos with specific product specifications. The pizza must be pre-cut into 4"x6" slices, composed of 50% low moisture part skim mozzarella and 50% substitute mozzarella, contain a maximum of 15 grams of fat, and a minimum of 17 grams of protein per slice, with a preferred packaging of 96 slices per case. The burritos must be frozen, fully cooked, made with wheat flour tortillas, individually quick frozen (IQF), sized between 3.5-4.5 oz, with a preferred packaging of 90 count per case and a maximum shelf life of 12 months. The bid was issued on November 20, 2020, with responses due by December 4, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract period is six months from the date of award, with the option to renew for three additional three-month periods. Vendors must submit completed exhibits A, B, C, G, and pricing pages through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement allows for both electronic and hard copy submissions, providing flexibility for potential bidders. Payment terms are net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to the two Department of Corrections warehouses. While the estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 3,300 cases of frozen cheese pizza and 3,850 cases of bean and cheese burritos, indicating a substantial volume of food products. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with funding coming from the general revenue of the State of Missouri. Vendors are required to provide pricing for both the initial contract period and the maximum price for the first three-month renewal period.