CN00038018 Cheese.pdf

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CN00038018
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Luzerne County, Dormont Borough, Pennsylvania

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This document is an Invitation for Bids (RFQ) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for the procurement of dairy cheese products, including American-style yellow cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese, for use at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Dallas, PA. The RFQ specifies the required product specifications, including package sizes, sodium content, and shelf life, as well as the delivery schedule of three separate deliveries in October, November, and December 2013. Vendors are instructed to submit their bids by September 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

The RFQ also includes general requirements, such as the need for vendors to provide nutritional information, the opportunity for minority and women-owned businesses to participate, and security clearance procedures for delivery drivers. Pricing terms are noted to be FOB Destination, and the contract will be subject to the Commonwealth's standard terms and conditions. No further details are provided regarding pricing, funding sources, or incumbent suppliers.

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10 291439 4,500.000 lb

DAIRY, CHEESE, AMERICAN,

32SL/LB-20LB/CS

Item text

Yellow American Style Pasteurized Process Cheese Product, ½ Oz Pre-Sliced, Refrigerated. Cheese Food Product (Cheese Foods) And/Or Imitation Cheese Product Are Not Acceptable And Not Permitted. Shall Be Uniform In Shape And Size. Pre-Sliced, 32 Unwrapped Slices Per Pound. No More Than 400 Mg Sodium Per 1 Oz Portion. Must Have A Minimum Shelf-Life/Use-By Date Of At Least 30 Days Upon Delivery. Frozen Cheese Not Acceptable. Acceptable Pack Size:

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

SCI Dallas 1131770 "1000 Follies Road, Drawer K" Dallas PA 18612-0286

DELIVERY

DATE:

10/07/2013

Your vendor number with us (if available): __________________

Page: 1 / 5 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

RETURN BID

BY:

BID OPENING DATE

09/12/2013

BID OPENING TIME

1:00 PM

EXPIRATION DATE OF

CONTRACT:

(IF APPLICABLE)

Contact Information:

Buyer: Sarah Newell Phone: 570-674-2722 Fax: 570-675-2765 E-mail: snewell@pa.gov

Collective Number:

CN00038018

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

Items To Be Delivered To:

RFQ Date: 08/29/2013

REPRINT

Issuing Office:

Newell Sarah 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:

Newell Sarah 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.

Encased And Sealed In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm; 32 Slices Per Pound, 20 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

DELIVER AS FOLLOWS:

1500 lbs on Oct. 7 1500 lbs on Nov. 6 1500 lbs on Dec. 5

20 291443 3,000.000 lb

DAIRY, CHEESE, MOZZARELLA,

SHRED,20LB/CS

Item text

Shredded Natural Mozzarella Cheese, Low Moisture Part-Skim, Regular Shred, Refrigerated. Process Cheese Product, Cheese Food Product (Cheese Foods) And/Or Imitation Cheese Product Are Not Acceptable And Not Permitted. No More Than 200 Mg Sodium Per 1 Oz Portion.

Processed From Pasteurized Milk Only. A Food-Safe Anti-Caking Agent May Be Added As A Processing Aid Not To Exceed 2.0 Percent Of The Weight Of The Shredded Cheese. Must Have A Minimum Shelf-Life/Use-By Date Of At Least 30 Days Upon Delivery. Frozen Cheese Not Acceptable. Acceptable Pack Size:

Encased And Sealed In Moisture/Vapor-Proof Polyfilm Bags; 20 Lb To 40 Lb Per Case.

DELIVER AS FOLLOWS:

1000 lbs on Oct. 7 1000 lbs on Nov. 6 1000 lbs on Dec. 5

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ITEMS:

Header text Perishable Foods--Cheese Products---For Menu Use OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 3 Deliveries--October 7, 2013, November

Page: 2 / 5 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00038018

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/29/2013

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

6, 2013 and December 5, 2013. See item text for specific delivery quantities and delivery dates.

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

Weight sheet must be accompanied with deliveries whenever applicable.

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. KEVIN JONES,

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, SCI DALLAS. MR.

JONES CAN BE REACHED AT 570-675-1101 EXT

139 7:00 AM TO 3:00 PM.

"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:

CN00038018

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/29/2013

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 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 BOP 1202 Standard Terms and Conditions (SAP).

The bid is governed by BOP 1201 General Conditions and Instructions for RFQ--Invitation to Bid. Both BOP 1202 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, product nutritional information and completed

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Collective Number:

CN00038018

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/29/2013

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 Sarah Newell, Purchasing Agent, SCI Dallas, 1000 Follies Road, Dallas, Pa 18612-0286 by 9/12/2013 by 1:00 PM.

NO FAX BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. BID RETURN

ENVELOPES SHOULD BE SEALED AND

IDENTIFIED WITH THE COLLECTIVE NUMBER

CN00038018.

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Collective Number:

CN00038018

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 08/29/2013

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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