ER234R7012 - Meat Items for MO Dept of Corrections Canteen Resale

This Blanket Purchase Agreement, solicitation number DOC-0000000084-SL, establishes a contract for the procurement of shelf-stable meat items for resale in offender canteens across nineteen Missouri Department of Corrections institutions. The scope includes the supply of pouched tuna, seasoned beef crumbles, and Hormel Spam singles, with deliveries made to the Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses. The contract period runs from the date of award through November 19, 2027. Awards are made per line item based on the highest total cost points for responsive and responsible bidders. All products must be individually commercially packaged for resale, bar-coded, and free of metal or foil. Items must have a minimum shelf life of six months upon acceptance and must be shelf-stable without requiring refrigeration. Delivery is required within fifteen business days for the initial order and ten business days for subsequent orders, shipped FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Payment terms are Net 45. Compliance requirements include registration as a business entity in Missouri and adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act for companies with ten or more employees, and affirmative action plans for those with 50 or more employees. Preferences are granted to Missouri-based firms, domestic products under the Buy American Act, and qualified Missouri service-disabled veteran business enterprises. The Department maintains the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or cancel for breach if not remedied within ten business days.