Vending Machine Services FOR Department of Corrections Cross Roads Correction

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931Y23708415) for Vending Machine Services at the Cross Roads Correctional Center, located in Clay County and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide, install, and maintain vending machines within the correctional facility, with a base contract term of one year and two optional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copy submissions to the DOC Purchasing Section at 2729 Plaza Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The bid submission period opens on July 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM CDT and closes on August 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to complete and submit the IFB cover page and all applicable exhibits, with bids to be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Priscilla Courtney, who can be reached at 573-526-6590 or priscilla.courtney@doc.mo.gov.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing vending infrastructure at the facility. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the vending machine services. Pricing will be determined through a percentage-based bidding process, with vendors required to quote a percentage for the initial contract and potential renewal periods. Payment terms will be vendor-specified and processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the vending machines. The contract will be awarded using Free On Board Destination delivery terms, and the successful bidder will be selected as the lowest responsive and responsible vendor meeting all solicitation requirements.