Roast Beef - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901802075) for the procurement of 60,000 pounds of roast beef to be delivered to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires vendors to supply fully cooked and frozen roast beef composed of irregular slices or ends and pieces of whole muscle top and bottom rounds, with a maximum 20% water solution. The preferred packaging is 40-pound cases, and vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract period from April 29, 2018, through October 28, 2018, as well as maximum prices for two potential one-year renewal periods. The bid was posted on March 16, 2018, with a response deadline of March 30, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits A, E, and other applicable exhibits, with the option to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The document does not specify a total estimated contract value or budget range. Vendors must meet the detailed product specifications, including the requirement for roast beef to be fully cooked, frozen, and composed of whole muscle top and bottom rounds with a limited water solution. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Cole County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. Interested vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure compliance with the specified product requirements, packaging specifications, and submission guidelines. The contract offers an initial six-month period with the potential for two additional one-year renewals, providing potential long-term opportunities for successful bidders.