USDA Certified Grocery Items (DOC)

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800895) for USDA Certified Grocery Items to be delivered to two commodity warehouses located in Jefferson City and Bonne Terre. The procurement seeks 20 different line items of canned and frozen food products, including green beans, corn, peas, tomato products, apples, applesauce, beets, carrots, peaches, peanut butter, pears, pineapple, and spinach. The total estimated quantities range from 672 to 18,088 cases, with specific delivery schedules outlined for each item throughout the contract period. All products must meet USDA grade requirements and must be kosher certified or contain only kosher-allowable ingredients. The bid opening period runs from October 31, 2017, at 5:00 PM CDT through November 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM CST, with a contract term from January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018. Vendors can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing, and must complete and submit Exhibits A, E, and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, and pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis without negative values. While no specific estimated total contract value is provided, the comprehensive list of items and quantities suggests a substantial procurement value. Vendors must ensure precise adherence to the detailed specifications, including packaging requirements such as #10 cans with minimum drained weights and specific case quantities. The contract will likely be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with funding coming from the State of Missouri's budget. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of meeting all specified USDA and kosher certification requirements for the grocery items.