Roast Beef - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902101632) for the procurement of roast beef to be delivered to its Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The solicitation seeks fully cooked and frozen roast beef consisting of irregular slices or ends and pieces made from whole muscle top and bottom rounds, with a maximum 20% water solution. The preferred packaging is 40-pound cases, and vendors must provide detailed specifications including brand/product number and packaging details. The contract period runs from April 30, 2021 through October 29, 2021, with the option for two additional 3-month renewal periods. Bids are due by April 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM GMT, and vendors must submit completed exhibits A, B, C, G, and other applicable exhibits through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms as Free On Board Destination.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid is open to all vendors without preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The documents do not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this roast beef supply contract. While the estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, the six-month initial contract period with two potential 3-month renewals suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for roast beef suppliers. Vendors are required to provide maximum pricing for the initial contract period and the two potential renewal periods, indicating flexibility in long-term pricing. The solicitation covers multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City, Missouri, broadening the potential impact of this procurement opportunity.