Turkey Breakfast Sausage - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901700705) for turkey breakfast sausage links, seeking 149,760 pounds of fully cooked, individually quick frozen (IQF) product for delivery to two correction facility warehouses in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires specific product specifications, including 1-ounce links with no MSG, no organ meats, maximum 15% skin content, and vegetable protein product not exceeding 5%. Each 57-gram serving must contain a minimum of 8 grams of protein, with preferred packaging of 320 links per 20-pound case. The bid period runs from February 6, 2017, through February 21, 2017, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract period will span six months from the date of award, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. Acceptable products include Abbyland PC#590299 or equivalent items meeting the detailed specifications.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The document does not specify a precise budget range or estimated contract value, though the total quantity requested is 149,760 pounds of turkey breakfast sausage. There are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The procurement appears to be a standard commodity purchase for the Missouri Department of Corrections, with evaluation likely based on meeting the detailed product specifications and offering the lowest responsive and responsible bid. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are outlined in the solicitation documents. The bid allows for electronic or hard copy submission, providing flexibility for potential vendors to respond to the opportunity.