Plastic Cook/Chill Food Bags - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of Plastic Cook/Chill Food Bags for the Department of Corrections. The initial contract period is from November 13, 2016 through May 12, 2017. The state is seeking bids for four items: High-Barrier Shrink Bags, Freezer Pack Bags, Cook/Chill Casing/Bags, and Clips for Cook/Chill Casing/Bags, with estimated quantities ranging from 150 to 600 cases per item. The solicitation provides detailed technical specifications for each item, including required materials, dimensions, capacities, and packaging requirements. Vendors must submit brand, model, and quantity per case details, as well as pricing for the initial contract period and two optional renewal periods. Responses are due by October 12, 2016, and delivery will be to the Missouri Department of Corrections' Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses. Payment terms are Net 45 Days.

The IFBC is open to all vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Funding for this contract will come from the Missouri Department of Corrections' budget, but the solicitation does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.