Appendix B - Cost Matrix FFP Products-(10-25-17) revised.xlsx

This document is an Appendix B - Cost Matrix for a contract opportunity issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC). The matrix contains instructions and a detailed list of various food and snack items such as soups, beverages, breakfast foods, cakes/pies/pastries, prepared/preserved foods, cheese, sauces/spreads/condiments, nuts/dried fruits, crackers, sweet biscuits/cookies, snack foods, and candies. The list includes product descriptions, alternative/comparable items, estimated quantities, unit prices, and category size limitations. Bidders are required to complete the shaded areas with their bid pricing and return the completed matrix as part of their proposal. The total cost per ounce and quantity is worth 70% of the total score, while the minimum 20% commission refunded to PADOC is worth 30% of the total score.

The Cost Matrix provides detailed specifications and requirements for the various product categories, allowing vendors to submit competitive pricing for the PADOC contract opportunity. Bidders must adhere to the category size limitations and provide pricing that meets or exceeds the minimum 20% commission refund to PADOC. This structured approach enables PADOC to evaluate proposals objectively based on both pricing and commission terms.