Turkey Breakfast Sausage - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800228) for 187,200 pounds of fully cooked, Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) turkey breakfast sausage links. This procurement covers delivery to two specific locations: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The solicitation requires detailed product specifications, including 1-oz 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, and the preferred packaging is 320 links per case with 20 lbs net weight. The bid period runs from August 3, 2017, to August 17, 2017, with bids due by 3:00 PM CDT, and the initial contract period is set from September 3, 2017, through March 2, 2018. Vendors must submit completed Exhibits A and E through either the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified product requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business participation. The procurement documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range for the contract, though the total quantity of 187,200 pounds of turkey sausage links provides a basis for potential financial estimation. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The solicitation references Abbyland PC#590299 as a preferred brand, but also allows for equivalent products that meet the detailed specifications. The procurement is funded by the State of Missouri and will supply the Department of Corrections' Central and Eastern Region facilities with turkey breakfast sausage links for the specified contract period.