Turkey Breakfast Sausage - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901700624) for Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, targeting delivery to the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The procurement seeks individually quick frozen (IQF) turkey breakfast sausage links with precise specifications: 1 oz. per link, containing no MSG or organ meats, maximum 15% skin content, and no more than 5% vegetable protein product. The preferred packaging is 320 links per 20 lb case, with a specific reference to Abbyland PC#590299 or equivalent products. The bid period opens January 11, 2017, at 10:00 PM GMT and closes January 25, 2017, at 8:00 PM GMT, with a contract period spanning February 18, 2017, through August 17, 2017. Vendors must submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing, with specific packaging requirements including no metal closures or wire ties. The product must be frozen at 0F upon delivery, with current production preferred.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the documents do not specify a precise quantity or total contract value. The bid allows for alternative suppliers provided they meet the detailed product specifications. While no explicit budget range is listed, the multi-location delivery requirement and specific product parameters suggest a comprehensive procurement strategy for the Missouri Department of Corrections' food service needs. The solicitation indicates the state seeks a single vendor to provide the turkey breakfast sausage links for the specified contract period, with an emphasis on product quality, packaging, and delivery consistency.