Vending Machine Services for DOC's Tipton Correctional Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking competitive, sealed bids for vending machine services at the Tipton Correctional Center (TCC) located at 619 N. Osage Ave in Tipton, Missouri. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, numbered IFB931Y20708534, is open to vendors interested in providing comprehensive vending machine services within the correctional facility. The procurement period runs from August 18, 2020, to September 17, 2020, with bids due by 8:00 PM GMT on the final day. Interested vendors have the opportunity to tour the facility prior to submitting a bid by contacting Laura Sanning, the TCC Business Manager, at least four days in advance. Bid submissions can be made electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies delivered to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. Vendors are required to complete and sign Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and any applicable Exhibits B through E, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The IFB does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or contract duration. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive, responsible bidder based on the pricing and completeness of the submitted exhibits. Payment terms are vendor-specified and referenced in section 2.8 of the IFB document. Potential bidders are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments through the MissouriBUYS system to ensure a comprehensive and compliant bid submission.