Plastic Cook/Chill Food Bags - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901900314) for plastic cook/chill food bags and related supplies across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks four specific items: 175 cases of high-barrier shrink bags (14" x 28", 3.0 ML thickness), 40 cases of freezer pack bags (14" x 24", 4.0 ML thickness), 715 cases of cook/chill casing/bags (10" x 32", 4.3-4.5 ML thickness), and 10 cases of compatible clips. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed specifications including brand, model, number of bags per case, and maximum pricing for potential first and second renewal periods. Bids were due on September 5, 2018 at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period from November 13, 2018 through May 12, 2019. Delivery locations are specified as the DOC Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Vendors must submit completed Exhibits A and F along with pricing pages, and the bags must meet specific technical requirements including temperature tolerance from -20F to 212F and specific tensile strength specifications.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. Vendors can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy submissions to the Division of Purchasing. The contract allows for two potential one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to specify maximum pricing for these potential extensions. No incumbent vendor is explicitly identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or total contract value is disclosed. The evaluation criteria suggest the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the submitted specifications and pricing. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions in Missouri, indicating a statewide need for these specialized food packaging materials for the Department of Corrections.