Spices - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901900287) for the procurement of 14 different ground spice products across multiple jurisdictions including Clay County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation requests bids for specific quantities of spices such as basil (681 lbs), oregano (850 lbs), paprika (264 lbs), cayenne pepper (575 lbs), thyme (300 lbs), ginger (460 lbs), onion powder (1,010 lbs), chili powder (4,540 lbs), cinnamon (975 lbs), garlic (8,690 lbs), cumin (1,065 lbs), poultry seasoning (200 lbs), red curry powder (340 lbs), and ground mustard (120 lbs). All spices must be pure ground with no fillers or extenders, packaged in plastic containers, and meet specific package size requirements (1 lb or 5 lb depending on the item). The bid period opened on August 14, 2018, and closed on August 28, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period of six months from the date of award. Delivery will be FOB Destination to two DOC warehouse locations: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Vendors must provide brand and packaging details for each item bid.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses. There are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the bid appears open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and vendors are required to submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copy responses to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) who can provide the spices according to the detailed specifications. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure compliance with the packaging, quantity, and quality requirements outlined in the bid.