Vending Machine Services for Kennett Community Supervision Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting competitive, sealed bids for vending machine services at the Kennett Community Supervision Center (KCSC), located at 1401 Laura Drive in Kennett, Missouri. The procurement, identified by solicitation number IFB931Y22708146, is seeking a vendor to provide and maintain vending machine services for the facility. The bid solicitation period runs from March 17, 2022, to April 14, 2022, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on April 14, 2022. Potential bidders are encouraged to tour the facility prior to submitting a bid by contacting Kristi Sartori, Storekeeper II, at least four days in advance of their desired tour date. The procurement allows for bid submissions through two methods: electronically via the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard-copy bids delivered to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. Vendors must complete and sign Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and any applicable Exhibits B through E as part of their bid response.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The documents do not provide information about an incumbent vendor currently providing vending machine services at the facility. Additionally, no specific budget range or estimated contract value is disclosed in the available materials. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms detailed in section 2.8 of the Invitation for Bid. The solicitation does not specify the contract term length or outline any potential renewal options. Vendors are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure timely submission of their bid response, with the understanding that they are solely responsible for meeting all requirements and deadlines.