Statewide Dairy Products

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a statewide dairy products contract, solicitation number RFPC30034902401531, covering Central, Eastern, Southern, and Western regions. The procurement seeks vendors to supply a comprehensive range of dairy products including various milk types (whole, 2%, 1%, skim, lactose-free, flavored), cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, yogurt, butter, and juices. Product specifications require Vitamin A & D fortification, homogenization, pasteurization, and Kosher certification for certain items. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including brand/product numbers and available flavors for each item offered. The solicitation requires vendors to submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with the contract period running from February 29, 2024, to March 20, 2024. Quantities vary significantly by region, with notable volumes such as 1,745,817 half-pint skim milk units in the Eastern region and 737,587 units in the Western region.

The RFP contains no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors without restrictions on organizational type or enterprise status. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specified requirements for integration with existing systems or infrastructure. The solicitation does not disclose the total estimated contract value or budget range. Pricing terms are established as Free On Board (FOB) destination delivery with net 45-day payment terms. Vendors must complete all required exhibits, particularly Exhibit A, and provide comprehensive product specifications. No bidders' conferences, site visits, or predefined vendor questions are scheduled as part of this procurement process. The opportunity represents a comprehensive statewide contract for dairy product procurement across multiple Missouri regions, requiring vendors to demonstrate capability to meet extensive product specifications and regional distribution requirements.