Plastic Cook - Chill Food Bags - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902000438) for plastic cook-chill food bags and associated supplies across multiple jurisdictions including Clay County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks four specific items: 284 cases of high-barrier shrink bags (14" x 28", 3.0 ML thickness), 135 cases of freezer pack bags (14" x 24", 4.0 ML thickness), 408 cases of cook/chill casing/bags (10" x 32", 4.5 ML thickness), and 5 cases of compatible clips. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed product specifications, including brand, model, and bags per case, with technical requirements that mandate specific material compositions and temperature tolerances ranging from 212°F to -20°F. Bid responses are due by September 9, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period spanning from November 13, 2019, through May 12, 2020. Delivery will be made to two Department of Corrections commodity warehouses: the Central Region Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Vendors must submit pricing for both the initial contract period and two potential 3-month renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on business types. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement allows for electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, B, and F along with their bid response. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly disclosed, the detailed specifications and quantity requirements suggest a significant procurement effort. The contract includes provisions for two additional 3-month renewal periods, allowing for potential extended engagement with the successful vendor(s). Pricing will be evaluated to determine the lowest and best bid, with vendors required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and subsequent renewal periods. The solicitation references the State of Missouri's privacy policy and requires vendors to carefully review all documentation before submitting their bid response.