Vending Machine Services for DOC Poplar Bluff Community Supervision Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking competitive, sealed bids for vending machine services at the Poplar Bluff Community Supervision Center (PBCSC), located at 1441 Black River Industrial Park Road in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This Invitation for Bid (IFB #931Y20708615) is open to vendors interested in providing and maintaining vending machine services within the facility. The solicitation period runs from October 14, 2020, to November 12, 2020, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST on the closing date. Vendors are encouraged to tour the facility prior to submitting a bid by contacting Martha Cash at (573) 778-5011 at least four days in advance, with tours available Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Bidders must complete and submit Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and any applicable exhibits B through F, with submission options including electronic submission through MissouriBUYS or sealed hard-copy delivery to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the procurement. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no apparent preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. The solicitation does not outline a specific contract value, estimated budget, or funding source for the vending machine services. Payment terms are detailed in section 2.8 of the IFB document, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term is not explicitly defined in the provided documentation, leaving potential flexibility for future negotiations or renewses. Vendors are solely responsible for downloading and reviewing all solicitation documents and attachments to ensure a comprehensive and compliant bid submission.