Turkey Breakfast Sausage - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation number IFBC30034901700599 for Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks 149,760 pounds of individually quick frozen (IQF) turkey breakfast sausage links with specific product requirements: 1 oz links containing no MSG, no organ meats, maximum 15% skin content, and vegetable protein product not exceeding 5%. Delivery will be to two DOC Commodity Warehouses - the Central Region Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The preferred packaging is 320 links per case with 20 lbs net weight, with Abbyland PC#590299 or equivalent products accepted. The bid response period runs from January 6, 2017, at 4:00 PM CST through January 20, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, with a contract period from February 18, 2017, through August 17, 2017. Vendors must submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are Net 45 days, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. Vendors are required to provide pricing for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential one-year renewal periods. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 149,760 pounds suggests a significant procurement volume. The DOC requires vendors to specify their brand, packaging details, and provide a comprehensive pricing structure that includes potential future renewal periods. No specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are noted in the solicitation documents.