Chorizo (bulk) chicken white trim meat

The California Department of State Hospitals has awarded a non-IT goods contract (0000062085) to the Prison Industry Authority on September 9, 2025, with a total contract amount of $95,588.79. The contract involves the procurement of various meat products, primarily focused on protein sources for institutional food service, including chicken and beef-based items.

The line items encompass multiple meat categories such as chicken chorizo (650 lbs), extra lean ground beef in bulk (5,400 lbs total) and as patties (3,432 lbs), beef/chicken blend hot dogs (875 lbs), and stew meat (7,200 lbs total). Unit prices range from $1.73 per pound for hot dogs to $6.77 per pound for stew meat. The procurement appears designed to supply protein products for state hospital dietary requirements, with the Prison Industry Authority serving as the prime contractor responsible for delivering these specified meat products.