Produce - Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables for the Missouri Department of Corrections. The contract period is from the date of award through three (3) years, with deliveries to various correctional institutions throughout the state. Vendors must submit a firm, fixed across-the-board markup percentage to be applied to all produce items, as well as pricing for a market basket of 14 specific items. The RFP was issued on April 29, 2016, with responses due by May 27, 2016 at 3:00 PM CDT. Pricing terms require vendors to quote a firm, fixed markup percentage to be applied to all produce items for the duration of the contract, as well as specific pricing for the market basket items.

The RFP does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding requirements. Payment terms are net 45 days, and the contract may be renewed after the initial three-year term. The RFP does not provide a defined question set, and vendors must either print the solicitation document to submit a hard copy or review and accept the documents electronically through the MissouriBUYS system to submit a response.