Statewide Dairy Products

The State of Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, is soliciting proposals for a statewide blanket purchase agreement to supply dairy products to various state agencies throughout Missouri across four geographical regions: Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western. The procurement encompasses 257 line items including fluid milk products in multiple fat percentages and container sizes, flavored milk beverages, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, butter, and fruit juices, with estimated quantities ranging from 20 units to over 1.7 million units depending on the specific product and region. Vendors must submit sealed bids electronically through MissouriBUYS by May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the contract period running from July 31, 2026, through July 30, 2027. Pricing must be firm and fixed for all line items with all costs including packing, handling, and FOB destination freight prepaid and allowed, plus a required one percent quarterly administrative fee payable to the State of Missouri. All dairy products must meet Missouri fluid milk and milk product regulations, including proper pasteurization, homogenization, and vitamin A and D fortification, with kosher certification required for all skim milk and cottage cheese products. Deliveries must occur within seven calendar days of order receipt, with milk delivered at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less and at least ten business days before expiration. Evaluation will utilize a multiattribute scoring methodology, and vendors must achieve "Approved" status in MissouriBUYS and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS to be eligible for award.

The procurement includes preferences for Missouri domestic products (10 percent evaluation advantage), service-disabled veteran business enterprises (3 points), and Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshops (5-15 bonus points based on commitment percentage). Vendors must comply with business registration requirements, tax compliance certification, federal debarment status verification, and anti-discrimination against Israel Act certification, with federal compliance language and subrecipient requirements incorporated where applicable. Current contracts are held by Central Dairy, Prairie Farms, and Hiland Dairy with estimated combined annual spending of approximately $449,413 as of April 15, 2026. The state reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice and makes no guarantee of order volumes, requiring vendors to submit quarterly usage and administrative fee reports to track contract utilization. The primary contact for this procurement is Ann Perkins at (573) 522-1308 or ann.perkins@oa.mo.gov.