Vending Machine Services for DOC's MTC

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #931Y22708331) for vending machine services at the Maryville Treatment Center (MTC) located in Maryville, Missouri. The solicitation seeks competitive, sealed bids to establish a contract for comprehensive vending machine services at the facility, with specific requirements outlined in the bid documents. The procurement process allows vendors to tour the facility prior to bid submission by contacting Tiffany Chambers, MTC Business Manager, at least four days in advance, with tours available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bids may be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies delivered to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The bid submission period is open from May 26, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT through June 23, 2022, at 7:00 PM GMT, with vendors required to complete and sign Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and any applicable exhibits B through E. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms detailed in section 2.8 of the IFB.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no explicit details about existing vending machine infrastructure that would require integration. The IFB does not disclose a specific budget range or total estimated contract value, leaving pricing details to be determined through the competitive bidding process. Vendors are instructed to carefully review all solicitation documents and submit their bids with all required documentation. For any questions about the solicitation, potential bidders are directed to contact Steven Beeson at 573-526-6590 or steven.beeson@doc.mo.gov. The DOC will evaluate bids based on completeness, compliance with bid requirements, and pricing submitted on the Pricing Page (Exhibit A).