Vending Machine Services for Ozark Correctional Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking competitive, sealed bids for vending machine services at the Ozark Correctional Center located in Fordland, Missouri, within Warren County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, identified as IFB931Y22708454, was posted on May 26, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of June 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM GMT. Interested vendors are permitted to tour the facility prior to submitting a bid by contacting Tammy Myers, the OCC Business Manager, at least four days in advance. Bidders can submit proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies delivered to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The procurement requires vendors to complete and sign Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and any applicable Exhibits B through E, with the contract being awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery terms are specified as FOB Destination, with all services to be provided directly at the Ozark Correctional Center facility.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside requirements, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or existing vending machine infrastructure that would require integration. The IFB does not provide details about the estimated total contract value, pricing expectations, or specific budget ranges for the vending machine services. The procurement contact for questions is Steven Beeson, who can be reached at 573-526-6590. All vendors are eligible to submit a bid, and the document provides standard administrative requirements for bid submission, including proper identification of the IFB number on bid containers and thorough review of all solicitation documents. Payment terms and additional details can be found in sections 2.4 and 2.8 of the full IFB documentation.