Spices - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri, through the Department of Corrections, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation for the procurement of various ground spices across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation (IFBC30034901902282) seeks bids for 12 specific ground spice varieties: basil, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, ginger, onion powder, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, poultry seasoning, and mustard. The required quantities range significantly from 25 pounds to 10,342 pounds per item, with specific packaging requirements of either 1-pound or 5-pound plastic containers. All spices must be pure ground with no fillers or extenders. The bid was released on April 23, 2019, with responses due by May 7, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT. Delivery will be made to two Department of Corrections commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The contract period is set for six months from the date of award, with payment terms of Net 45 Days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with pricing to be submitted on a per-pound basis for each spice item. While a total contract value is not specified in the documents, the cumulative quantity of spices across all line items exceeds 22,000 pounds. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits B and F along with any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the successful vendor expected to provide the specified spices throughout the six-month contract period.