Pizza, Frozen - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri, through the Department of Corrections, is seeking bids for the procurement of 3,600 cases of pre-cut 4x6 inch cheese pizza slices under an Invitation for Bid (IFBC). The contract period is from August 18, 2016 through February 17, 2017, with the option to renew for two additional six-month terms. The solicitation specifies mandatory requirements for the cheese blend, fat and protein content, and packaging. Bids are due by July 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded to a single vendor. Delivery is required to two central warehouses located in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre, Missouri. Bidders must provide pricing for the initial contract term as well as the two renewal periods, and details on the brand, slice size, cheese blend composition, fat and protein content, and number of slices per case.

There are no set-aside requirements indicated in the solicitation, and the current incumbent is not specified. Funding for this contract will be provided by the Department of Corrections, with payment terms of Net 45 days. The total possible award value is not disclosed, but the solicitation suggests a recurring need for this type of procurement.