ER234R7016 - Microwave Popcorn for Canteen Resale

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking competitive sealed bids under solicitation DOC-0000000082-SL to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement for the supply of microwave popcorn for resale in offender canteens across nineteen correctional institutions. The contract serves the Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses and runs from the date of award through September 18, 2027, with options for two one-year renewals. The award will be granted to the responsive vendor with the highest total cost points for the grouped line items, with evaluation based on cost per ounce and overall bid price. Products must be shelf-stable, retail quality, and individually bar-coded with specific labeling including nutrition facts, ingredients, net weight, and expiration dates. All items must have a minimum shelf life of six months upon acceptance and must contain no metal or foil. Deliveries are FOB destination in pallet or mixed pallet quantities, with a minimum order of one pallet per line item. Payments are processed within forty-five business days of receipt of products and invoices. Vendors must submit a comprehensive bid package through the MissouriBUYS portal, including pricing pages and various compliance exhibits covering tax status, business registration, and anti-discrimination certifications.