Turkey Breakfast Sausage - DOC

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, targeting multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks 187,200 pounds of fully cooked, individually quick frozen turkey breakfast sausage links to be delivered to the DOC's Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. Specific product requirements include 1 oz cooked links with no MSG, no organ meats, maximum 15% skin content, vegetable protein product not exceeding 5%, and a minimum of 8 grams of protein per 57-gram serving. The preferred packaging is 320 links per case with 20 lbs net weight per case, equivalent to Abbyland PC#590299. The bid period runs from January 3, 2018, to January 19, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with a contract period from March 3, 2018, through September 2, 2018. Vendors must submit completed exhibits A, E, F, and any other applicable exhibits either electronically through MissouriBUYS or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not indicate any specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 187,200 pounds of turkey breakfast sausage links over a six-month period. The bid allows for all vendors to submit proposals, with no apparent limitations on business size, type, or minority status. Vendors are required to meet the detailed product specifications and submit all necessary exhibits, including pricing information, to be considered for the contract.