1148-Chicken Products

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for SCI Graterford located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough, is seeking a vendor to supply frozen chicken products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 1148-Chicken Products. The procurement is focused on two specific chicken products: chicken franks and chicken kielbasa, with estimated procurement quantities of 6,900 lbs and 5,100 lbs respectively. The bid requires detailed compliance with specific product specifications, including nutritional and packaging requirements, with all pricing structured as FOB destination and no additional charges permitted after contract award. Bids are due by July 9, 2015, at 10:00 AM, with bid results to be subsequently posted on the DGS eMarketplace website. Vendors must commit to shipping and invoicing in the exact quantities, units, and package sizes originally proposed, understanding that all products will undergo inspection upon delivery and any non-compliant products will be rejected and must be replaced.

The solicitation includes specific administrative requirements, such as mandatory completion of the Reciprocal Limitations Agreement for bids exceeding $10,000 and recognition that purchase orders of $5,000 or greater are subject to the Right to Know Law. While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specify restrictions on respondent types, it implies that vendors must be capable of meeting precise product specifications and delivery requirements. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis, with estimated usage quantities potentially adjustable based on current population and menu needs. Though a specific contract value is not detailed, the procurement suggests a potential annual value corresponding to the estimated product quantities. The contract term is not explicitly defined in the available documentation, leaving flexibility for potential multi-year or renewal options contingent upon satisfactory vendor performance and institutional requirements.