September Meats - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation for September Meats, with solicitation number IFBC30034902100060. The procurement seeks various meat products to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities across Missouri, including beef pattie mix, coarse chopped pork, liquid scrambled egg mix, oleomargarine, and grated parmesan cheese. Specifically, the bid requests 800 pounds of IMPS 136A Beef Pattie Mix with Textured Vegetable Protein Product (TVPP) for the Chillicothe Correctional Center, with quantities varying by facility for other products. The bid period runs from July 22, 2020, at 6:30:00 PM CDT through August 10, 2020, at 3:00:00 PM CDT, with the contract period extending from the date of award through September 30, 2020. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, downloading and completing a mandatory pricing spreadsheet and submitting completed Exhibits A and E. Delivery is required Free on Board (FOB) Destination to various Department of Corrections locations throughout Missouri, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the bid is open to all vendors who can meet the detailed product specifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid requires vendors to provide brand names and product numbers for each item quoted, with specific USDA certification and quality standards that must be met. While the total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, the quantities range from 40 to 8,000 pounds for different meat products across various correctional facilities. Vendors must ensure their products meet the comprehensive technical specifications, including packaging requirements and quality standards. The solicitation provides detailed requirements for each product category, emphasizing the importance of precise product matching and adherence to the state's procurement guidelines.