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cn00035060
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Luzerne County, Crown CDP, Pennsylvania

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This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, SCI Dallas, seeking assorted frozen beef products for menu use in January, February, and March 2012. The requested items include meatballs, beef wafer steaks, Salisbury steaks, and Italian sausage links, with specific quantities and delivery dates provided. Bids are due by December 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The awarded contract(s) will be subject to the Commonwealth's Standard Terms and Conditions.

The IFB outlines detailed product specifications, including fat and sodium content limits, permitted ingredients, and packaging requirements. Vendors are required to provide nutritional information and must adhere strictly to the specifications, with failure to do so potentially resulting in product rejection or return. The IFB also includes security clearance information for delivery drivers and provisions related to the Right-to-Know Law for contracts over $5,000.

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10 292091 150.000 Case

MEATBALL, BEEF FRZ, LS, 1 0Z, 10 LB /CS

Item text

Delivery: One delivery of 150 cs on Feb 6, 2012

Meatballs, Beef, IQF, 1 Oz Portions, Fully Cooked. Processed From USDA Inspected Beef. Finished Product Not To Exceed 20% Fat. May Contain Not More Than 20% Bread Crumbs. Sodium Content Not To Exceed 250 Mg Sodium Per 4 Oz Serving. Shall Not Contain MSG Or Added Sodium. Textured Soy Concentrate, Fully Hydrated May Be Added. The Maximum Percent Of Hydrated Protein Product In

Bidder/Contractor's Name, Address and Phone #:

SCI Retreat 1131791 660 State Route 11 Hunlock Creek PA 18621

DELIVERY

DATE:

01/03/2012

Your vendor number with us (if available): __________________

Page: 1 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

RETURN BID

BY:

BID OPENING DATE

12/02/2011

BID OPENING TIME

2:00 pm

EXPIRATION DATE OF

CONTRACT:

(IF APPLICABLE)

Contact Information:

Buyer: Barbara Swiatek Phone: 570-674-2717 Fax: (570) 675-2765 E-mail: bswiatek@pa.gov

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

Items To Be Delivered To:

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Issuing Office:

Swiatek Barbara SCI Dallas 1000 Follies Road Dallas PA 18612-0286

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

Please Return Quotation To:

Swiatek Barbara SCI Dallas 1000 Follies Road Dallas PA 18612-0286

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

FOR EACH ITEM LISTED, ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN THE UNIT PRICE COLUMN AND TOTAL COLUMN

THEN ENTER THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE

Type of Security furnished if required:

Certified or bank cashier's check Irrevocable letter of credit Certificate of deposit Other as specified by bid Bond - If annual bond:

What is the name of the principal on the bond?

The following are incorporated by reference herein: 1) the documents attached to this RFQ, if any; 2) the documents incorporated by reference in this RFQ, if any; and 3) the bid and contract terms and conditions, stored on the web site address at www.dgs.state.pa.us for this type of RFQ as of the date of the RFQ.

RFQ, as used herein, means Request for Quotations, Invitation for Bids, Invitation to Qualify, or Request for Proposals, as appropriate. The Bidder/Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, offers and agrees, if this submission is accepted, to provide the awarded items at the price(s) set forth below at the time(s) and place(s) specified.

The Combined Finished Product Shall Not Exceed 20%. Shall Not Contain Poultry, Pork Or Pork By-Products, Milk Or Milk Products. Product To Be Free Of Bone Fragments. Meat Derived From The Advanced Meat Recovery System And/Or Fatty Reduced Beef Products Are Not Permitted. Meat From Head, Tongue, Heart, Esophagus Or Straight (Added) Fat Is Not Permitted. Acceptable Pack Size:

IQF, Encased And Sealed In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm Or Bags.

10 Lb Cases.

20 291490 1,500.000 lb

MEAT, BEEF, WAFER STEAK, FRZ,3OZ

PORTION

Item text

Delivery: one delivery of 1500 lbs on Jan 3, 2012

Beef Sandwich Steaks, Flaked, Chopped, Formed And Wafer Sliced, IMPS #1138A, Uncooked, Frozen, 3 Oz Portion.

Processed From USDA Inspected Beef.

Sodium Not To Exceed 100 Mg Per 3 Oz Portion. Added Sodium Or MSG Not Permitted. The Steaks Shall Be Prepared From Boneless Beef That Complies With The Material Requirements Of IMPS #136.

The Flaking, Chopping, Forming, And Slicing Process Shall Be In Compliance With FSIS Regulations And Shall Produce Steaks That Are Moderately Fine Textured. Product Shall Comply With Fat Content Requirements Of IMPS #136. Shall Not Contain Poultry, Pork Or Pork By-Products, Milk Or Milk Products. Meat Derived From The Advanced Meat Recovery System And/Or Fatty Reduced Beef Products Are Not Permitted. Meat From Head, Tongue, Heart, Esophagus Or Straight (Added) Fat Is Not Permitted.

Page: 2 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

FOR EACH ITEM LISTED, ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN THE UNIT PRICE COLUMN AND TOTAL COLUMN

THEN ENTER THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE

Product To Be Free Of Bone Fragments.

Each Steak Shall Consist Of Two Or More Thin Slices Weighing Approximately One Ounce Each. No More Than A Minor Amount Of Green/Brown/Gray Rings Shall Be Present. Slices Shall Be Approximately

4.75 X 7.5 Inches (12.0 X 19.1 Cm).

Acceptable Pack Size Box, Lined, Layer Or Stack Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Or Plastic Film Between Layers Or Stacks. 10 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

30 292092 300.000 Case

MEAT, BEEF, SALISBURY STEAK,FRZ,

10LB/CS

Item text

Delivery: 100 cs on Jan 3, 2012 100 cs on Feb 6, 2012 100 cs on March 5, 2012

Salisbury Steak, Beef, IQF, 4 Oz Portions, RAW (NOT COOKED). Added Vegetables, Seasonings And Flavor Profile Typical Of Salisbury Steak;

Product To Be In The Shape Of A Traditional Salisbury Steak. Processed From USDA Inspected Beef. Not To Exceed 20% Fat. May Contain Not More Than 20% Bread Crumbs. Sodium Content Not To Exceed 250 Mg Sodium Per 4 Oz Serving.

Shall Not Contain MSG Or Added Sodium.

Textured Soy Concentrate, Fully Hydrated May Be Added. The Maximum Percent Of Hydrated Protein Product In The Combined Finished Product Shall Not Exceed 20%.

Shall Not Contain Poultry, Pork Or Pork By-Products, Milk Or Milk Products.

Product To Be Free Of Bone Fragments.

Meat Derived From The Advanced Meat Recovery System And/Or Fatty Reduced Beef Products Are Not Permitted. Meat From Head, Tongue, Heart, Esophagus Or Straight (Added) Fat Is Not Permitted.

Acceptable Pack Size: IQF, Box, Lined, Page: 3 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Layer Or Stack Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Or Plastic Film Between Layers Or Stacks OR IQF, Encased In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm Bags Tightly Secured; 10 Lb Cases.

40 292087 1,500.000 lb

SAUSAGE,BEEF,4 OZ,LINK,ITAL,FRZ

Item text

Delivery: one delivery of 1500 lbs on Jan 3, 2011

Italian Sausage, IMPS #818. Formula A (Beef), Style B (Sweet), Uncooked Fresh, IQF, Linked Product, Pork-Free Casing, Portion Size 4 Oz, Approximately 6" In Length. Processed From USDA Inspected Beef; Ground 5/32" Or 3/16" Grinding Plate. Finished Product Fat Content Not To Exceed 30%. Sodium Content Not To Exceed 350 Mg Per 4 Ounce Portion.

Textured Soy Concentrate, Fully Hydrated May Be Added. The Maximum Percent Of Hydrated Protein Product In The Combined Finished Product Shall Not Exceed 20%.

Shall Not Contain Poultry, Pork Or Pork By-Products, Milk Or Milk Products. Meat Derived From The Advanced Meat Recovery System And/Or Fatty Reduced Beef Products Are Not Permitted. Meat From Head, Tongue, Heart, Esophagus, Other Organ Meats Or Straight (Added) Fat Is Not Permitted. The Meat Components Shall Be Chopped Or Ground To A Moderately Coarse Texture. The Sausage Itself (Or Interior Cut Surface Of Links) Is Moderately Coarse In Texture With A Uniform Color Ranging From Medium To Dark Reddish-Brown With Evenly Distributed Fat Particles. Product To Be Free Of Bone Fragments. The Links Shall Be In A Pork-Free Casing 5 To 6 Inches

Page: 4 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

(12.7 To 15.2 Cm) In Length. Links Shall Be Moderately Uniform In Length And Diameter. Acceptable Pack Size: IQF, Box, Lined, Layer Or Stack Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Or Plastic Film Between Layers Or Stacks OR IQF, Encased In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm Bags Tightly Secured; 10 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ITEMS:

Header text Perishable Foods--Assorted frozen Beef Products--- For Menu Use Jan/Feb/March 3 Deliveries--Jan 3, 2012; Feb 6, 2012;

and March 5, 2012. See item text for specific delivery quantities.

All quantities may be increased or decreased per institutional need per notification to the vendor by the Food Service Manager or his designee.

VENDOR--PLEASE NOTE--ALL ITEMS DELIVERED

WILL BE IN STRICT CONFORMANCE WITH THE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WHICH BECOME PART

OF THE PURCHASE ORDER AWARDED FROM THIS

BID. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE

SPECIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION

AND/OR RETURN OF THE PROUDCT AT THE

VENDOR'S EXPENSE.

VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL

INFORMATION WITH THE BID. ALL

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS

SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MR. JIM PORZUCEK,

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, SCI RETREAT. MR.

PORZUCEK CAN BE REACHED AT 570-735-8754

EXT 307 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM.

"FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY"

Vendors are requested to answer the

Page: 5 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

following questions:

1. Are you a minority and/or women owned business?

Check the appropriate item: ___YES

____NO

2. If yes, are you registered as a certified minority and/or women owned business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

Check the appropriate item:

_____YES _____NO

SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION FOR

VENDORS

All vendors or their subcontractors, who utilize regular delivery transportation, will have to submit clearance checks through the original vendor, for all drivers (regardless if delivery is inside or outside of the fence). Common carriers will not be required to render clearance checks, however they are subject to search and escort procedures.

ALL CARRIERS reporting to outside warehouses must secure their vehicle (windows closed and doors locked), sign in at warehouse and wait for further directions from correctional staff.

VENDOR--PLEASE NOTE--PURCHASE ORDERS TO

BE AWARDED FROM THIS BID THAT ARE $5000

OR GREATER ARE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS

OF THE "RIGHT TO KNOW LAW". IF

APPLICABLE, BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY

THE PROVISIONS OF ATTACHMENT

#1--CONTRACT PROVISIONS --RIGHT TO KNOW

LAW.

All Purchase Orders awarded from this bid shall be subject to STD 272 Standard Terms and Conditions (SAP). The bid is governed by STD 203 General Conditions and Instructions for RFQ--Invitation to

Page: 6 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Bid. Both STD 272 and STD 203 are found on the website, www.dgs.state.pa.us under the Procurement Section heading, Procurement Forms.

Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements Form must be completed and returned with any bid with a value of $10,000 or greater.

Return your signed bid and completed Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirement Form to Barbara Swiatek, Purchasing Agent, SCI Dallas, 1000 Follies Road, Dallas, Pa 18612-0286 by 12/02/2011 by

2:00 PM. NO FAX BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BID RETURN ENVELOPES SHOULD BE SEALED

AND IDENTIFIED WITH THE COLLECTIVE

NUMBER CN00035060.

Page: 7 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00035060

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE OR

FAX COVER SHEET

RFQ Date: 11/21/2011

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

Bidder/Contractor's Signature

SIGN AND PRINT NAME BELOW

AUTHORIZED OFFICER / PARTNER / OWNER (CIRCLE ONE) DATE

ENTER TOTAL BID AMOUNT HERE

ALL PRICES ARE

F.O.B. DESTINATION

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