Toaster Pastries for Canteen Resale - MO Dept of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (DOC 0000000072SL) to establish a blanket purchase agreement for the supply of toaster pastries for resale in offender canteens across nineteen correctional institutions. The contract covers four flavors of toaster pastries, including Frosted Blueberry and Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, with estimated annual sales of 202,805.00 dollars. The award will be granted to the lowest price responsive vendor based on a cost evaluation formula that considers price per ounce and applies preference points for Missouri-based firms. The contract period runs from the date of award through August 22, 2027. Deliveries must be made to the Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses on an FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed basis. Strict packaging and labeling requirements are in place, prohibiting the use of metal or foil and requiring individual bar-coding, nutrition facts, and legible freshness dates. All products must be shelf-stable and possess a minimum shelf life of six months from the date of acceptance. Bids are due by September 23, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS. Vendors must be registered in the system and provide various compliance exhibits, including tax compliance and anti-discrimination certifications, to be considered for the award.