Roast Beef

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a procurement contract for 93,000 pounds of fully cooked and frozen roast beef through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901732). The solicitation requires irregular slices or ends and pieces made from whole muscle top and bottom rounds, with a maximum 20% water solution, preferably packaged in 40-pound cases. Delivery will be made to two specific locations: the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre and the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City. The bid period runs from February 22, 2019, to March 8, 2019, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST on March 8. Vendors can submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will include an initial period with options for two one-year renewals, and payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination shipping terms. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits, including pricing pages for the initial contract period and maximum unit prices for potential renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, meaning the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no mentions of existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The documentation does not include an estimated budget or contract value range. The contract opportunity covers jurisdictions including Cole County and St. Francois County in Missouri. Vendors are responsible for carefully reviewing all solicitation documents and ensuring timely submission of their bids through the designated channels. The lack of specific budget information or set-aside requirements suggests a straightforward, competitive bidding process focused primarily on meeting the detailed product specifications for roast beef procurement.