USDA Certified Grocery Items - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for USDA Certified Grocery Items through Invitation for Bid (IFBC) number IFBC30034902001150. The procurement is for various canned and packaged food items including applesauce, green beans, sliced apples, red beans, vegetarian navy beans, diced beets, sliced carrots, corn, peas, peaches, peanut butter, pears, pineapple, spinach, tomato products, and black beans. Deliveries will be made to two commodity warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The contract period runs from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, with quantities ranging from 952 to 16,184 cases per item. Vendors must provide products that meet specific USDA grade requirements, are kosher certified or contain only kosher-allowable ingredients, and adhere to detailed packaging specifications. The bid submission deadline is December 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM CST, with vendors required to complete and submit Exhibits A, E, and F as part of their response.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid allows for submission through either the MissouriBUYS electronic system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. While no specific total contract value is provided, the comprehensive list of items and quantities suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing per case for each line item, with strict requirements for product quality, packaging, and kosher certification. Each product must meet specific grade requirements, typically USDA Grade A or B, with precise specifications for can sizes, drained weights, and packaging configurations.