Cubed Ice For Missouri Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting competitive bids under IFB DOC 0000000065SL for the provision of food-grade cubed ice on an as-needed basis. The contract is structured by region, with awards available for the Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern regions of Missouri. The initial contract period lasts for one year from the date of award, with the possibility of two optional renewals. Bids must be submitted electronically via the MissouriBUYS portal by September 9, 2026. The selected vendor must act as the single point of contact for their awarded region and ensure all deliveries are made within three business days of receiving a purchase order. All ice must be produced from filtered water meeting NSF, FDA, and local health department standards, and packaged in clear heavy-duty polyethylene or blended metallocene film bags not exceeding 25 pounds. Deliveries must be shipped FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, on shrink-wrapped pallets no taller than 5 feet and must not be double-stacked. Awards are based on the highest total cost points per region, calculated using a formula that compares the vendor's price to the lowest responsive bid and adds preference points for Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Vendors are required to submit a comprehensive bid package including pricing pages and various compliance exhibits regarding tax status, business registration, and conflict of interest. Payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer or state purchasing card after the department has inspected and accepted the supplies.