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cn00038007
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Lackawanna County, Dale Borough, Pennsylvania

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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Invitation for Bids issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services for the procurement of various beef products for the State Correctional Institution in Dallas, PA. The RFQ lists 4 line items for beef top round, beef wafer steaks, beef salisbury steaks, and Italian beef sausages, with total quantities ranging from 300 to 1,500 pounds. The delivery dates are scheduled for October 1, November 1, and December 2, 2013. Bids are due by September 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM. The RFQ includes detailed product specifications, packaging requirements, and terms and conditions.

The RFQ requests bidders to indicate if they are a minority and/or women-owned business, and whether they are registered as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It also includes security clearance information for vendors and their subcontractors, as well as requirements related to the "Right to Know Law" and the Reciprocal Limitations Act. All purchases resulting from this RFQ will be subject to the Commonwealth's standard terms and conditions.

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10 292093 1,500.000 lb

MEAT, BEEF, TOP INSIDE RND, FRS

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2013

Item text

Delivery: 1500 lb on October 1, 2013

292093:Beef Top Inside Round, Cap Off, IMPS #169A, Frozen, Uncooked. USDA Inspected Beef. Shall Be Labeled USDA Select Or USDA Choice. No Added Solutions. No Added Sodium; No MSG. No More Than 150 Mg Sodium Per 4 Oz Portion. Individually Encased In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm. All Bones, Cartilages And Exposed Lymph Glands Shall Be Removed. The Gracilis

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

SCI Retreat 1131791 660 State Route 11 Hunlock Creek PA 18621

DELIVERY

DATE:

SEE ITEMS

Your vendor number with us (if available): __________________

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RETURN BID

BY:

BID OPENING DATE

09/10/2013

BID OPENING TIME

1:00 pm

EXPIRATION DATE OF

CONTRACT:

(IF APPLICABLE)

Contact Information:

Buyer: Cynthia Reichard Phone: 570-674-2711 Fax: 570-675-2765 E-mail: cyreichard@pa.gov

Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

Items To Be Delivered To:

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

REPRINT

Issuing Office:

Reichard Cynthia 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:

Reichard Cynthia 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.

Muscle And The Loose Side (Pectineus And Sartorius Muscles) Shall Be Removed By Cutting Through The Natural Seams. No More Than 1/4 Inch Surface Fat Maximum Thickness At Any One Point. Acceptable Pack Size: Encased And Commercially Sealed In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm.

2 To 6 Roasts Per Case; Each Roast To Weigh Between 12 Lb To 25 Lb.

20 291490 1,500.000 lb

MEAT, BEEF, WAFER STEAK, FRZ,3OZ

PORTION

DELIVERY DATE: 12/02/2013

Item text

Delivery: 1500 lb on December 2, 2013

291490: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. Shall Not Contain MSG. 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.

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

Page: 2 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

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

Present. Slices Shall Be Approximately

4.75 X 7.5 Inches (12.0 X 19.1 Cm).

Acceptable Pack Size: Box, Lined, Layer Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Between Layers. 10 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

30 292092 300.000 Case

MEAT, BEEF, SALISBURY STEAK,FRZ,

10LB/CS

DELIVERY DATE: 10/01/2013

Item text

Delivery: 1000 lb on October 1, 2013 1000 lb on November 1, 2013 1000 lb on December 2, 2013

292092:Salisbury Steak, Beef, IQF, 3 Oz Portions, Fully 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 3 Oz Serving.

Shall Not Contain MSG. 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. 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, Layer Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Between Layers OR IQF, Encased In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm or Bags Which Are Tightly Folded, Sealed, or Secured Closed; 10 Lb Cases.

Page: 3 / 7 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

REPRINT

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

40 292087 1,500.000 lb

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

DELIVERY DATE: 12/02/2013

Item text

Delivery: 1500 lb on December 2, 2013

292087: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. 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 (12.7 To 15.2 Cm) In Length. Links Shall Be Moderately Uniform In Length And Diameter.

Acceptable Pack Size: : IQF, Box, Lined, Layer Packed, With Moisture Proof Paper Between Layers OR IQF, Encased In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm or Bags

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Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

REPRINT

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Which Are Tightly Folded, Sealed, or Secured Closed; 10 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ITEMS:

Header text Beef Products for the months of October, November and December 2013 Delivery Schedule: October 1, 2013;

November 1, 2013; December 2, 2013

VENDOR--PLEASE NOTE--NOT ALL ITEMS WILL

BE DELIVERED EACH DELIVERY DATE. See individual text areas for specific delivery information for each item.

Delivery schedule and amounts may be adjusted at the discretion of the Food Service Manager or his designee.

Amounts may be increased or decreased to meet institutional need.

ALL ITEMS TO BE IN STRICT CONFORMANCE

WITH THE PURCHASE PROPOSAL WHICH BECOMES

PART OF THIS ORDER. FAILURE TO ADHERE

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION AND/OR RETURN OF PRODUCT AT

THE VENDOR'S EXPENSE.

"FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY"

Vendors are requested to answer the 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

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Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

REPRINT

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

SECURITY CLEARANCE INFORMATION FOR

VENDORS

All vendor s 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 BOP-1204 Standard Terms and Conditions (SAP).

The bid is governed by BOP-1201 General Instructions to Bidders. Both BOP-1204 and BOP-1201 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

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Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

REPRINT

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirement Form to Cynthia Reichard, Purchasing Agent, SCI Dallas, 1000 Follies Road, Dallas, Pa 18612-0286 by 09/10/2013 at

1:00 PM. NO FAX BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BID RETURN ENVELOPES SHOULD BE SEALED

AND IDENTIFIED WITH THE COLLECTIVE

NUMBER CN00038007.

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Collective Number:

CN00038007

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/28/2013

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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