ER234R6006 - Carbonated Beverages for Canteen Resale - MO DOC

2026-11-03

Specifications : 2 . 1 . 1 The beverages provided under this contract shall conform to all mandatory specifications , terms , conditions and requirements as stated herein . Beverages not conforming to the requirements stated herein , including approved substitutions , shall not be accepted . 2 . 1 . 2 All items offered must be of retail quality and be individually commercially packaged for resale . 2 . 2 Item Labeling , Expiration Dates , Size and Packaging Requirements : 2 . 2 . 1 Labeling – Because all items are for resale , each item must bear an identifying barcode for individual resale . The label must also bear the nutrition facts , ingredients , net weight , the date of expiration / freshness date and name of the item . a . The Department prefers expiration / freshness dating to be in month and year format ; however , Julian date codes will be acceptable . If an item expresses a Julian date code , the supplier / manufacturer should provide the formula to decode the Julian date along with the sample . In addition , if the Julian date code is not an expiration / freshness dates , the supplier / manufacturer should provide with the sample the manufacturer ’ s recommended shelf life in order to determine the expiration / freshness date from the Julian date code . Julian date decoding information must be received prior to an award of a contract . Any items received with a freshness date of less than three ( 3 ) months will be refused or returned at the contractor ’ s expense . b . Labeling : All items must bear the name of the item , net weight , the date of expiration / freshness date , and if applicable , instructions for preparation . c . There shall be no alteration of national brand manufacturer ' s labeling for any item . Manufacturer ' s bulk packaged items shall not be re - labeled for individual resale . Relabeled items and items that indicate " not for individual resale " are not acceptable . d . Labels or packaging shall not be pre - priced . e . Labeling , including trademarks , logos , graphics , etc ., shall not depict violence , weapons , full or partial nudity , or illegal substances . 2 . 2 . 2 Size : The size shall be as indicated below . Items falling outside the requested size range or specified size will not be considered . a . Carbonated beverages shall be twelve ( 12 ) ounce aluminum cans only . 2 . 2 . 3 Packaging : Carbonated beverage packaging shall protect the integrity of the contents so the items are not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants . Boxes or containers , as applicable , should be selected to the extent necessary to provide protection from physical and environmental damage during shipping and handling . Cushioning materials shall be applied , as required , to protect the item ( s ). a . Packaging must be no more than twenty - four ( 24 ) individual cans per case . 2 . 2 . 4 Glass containers or plastic bottles are not acceptable and will not be considered for award . 2 . 3 Brands and Flavors : 2 . 3 . 1 Acceptable brands for mandatory flavors are listed on the next page . Bidders may provide multiple acceptable brands for the line items if desired , but must provide all flavors listed for delivery to all institutions listed on Attachment 1 . MANDATORY FLAVORS BRAND BRAND BRAND Cola Coca - Cola Pepsi Cola RC Cola Diet Cola Diet Coke Diet Pepsi Diet Rite Cola Cherry Cola Cherry Coke Wild Cherry Pepsi Cherry RC Cola Lemon - Lime Sprite Sierra Mist 7Up Diet / Zero Sugar Lemon - Lime Sprite Zero Diet Sierra Mist Diet 7UP / 7UP Zero Root Beer Barq ' s Mug A & W

Missouri

2026-04-29