Statewide - Insulated Serving Trays and Accessories

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902000036) for a statewide contract to procure insulated serving trays and accessories, targeting various state agencies. The procurement covers 24 line items including foam-insulated servers/trays, full covers, meal delivery carts, disposable and reusable inserts, and related food service containers. Specific quantities range from 1 to 486 cases, with key items including 90 server/trays, 70 full covers, 15 meal delivery carts, and various disposable and reusable dishes and containers. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed specifications including brand, size, case pack, and available colors, with specific technical requirements such as commercial dishwasher compatibility and ability to withstand 180°F temperatures. The bid was released on July 11, 2019, with responses due by July 25, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run from November 12, 2019, through November 11, 2020, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no specific funding sources or total contract value are disclosed. The contract will be awarded on a Free On Board Destination basis with Net 45-day payment terms, allowing delivery to various state agencies throughout Missouri. Vendors must complete and submit exhibits B, F, and other applicable documents, and can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The solicitation allows for pricing of the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential renewal periods, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). Acceptable brands include Aladdin, Plastocon, and Cortech, with equivalent products also permitted.