1148-Frozen Beef

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for SCI Graterford located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough, is seeking a vendor to supply frozen beef products through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1148-FRZ BEEF. The procurement involves two primary product categories: 19,200 pounds of 4oz beef/soy patties and 57,000 pounds of ground beef/soy. Deliveries are scheduled in specific increments of 6,400 and 19,000 pounds on October 4, November 1, and December 1, 2016. Vendors must meet strict product specifications, including precise requirements for fat and sodium content, packaging standards, and prohibited ingredient restrictions. The bid submission deadline is September 22, 2016, at 9:00 AM, with all pricing to be quoted on a per-pound basis and delivered F.O.B. destination. Potential bidders must also comply with specific delivery hours and obtain necessary security clearances for facility access.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the detailed product specifications and delivery requirements. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract seems structured for a three-month period covering October through December 2016. The total potential contract value can be calculated at approximately 76,200 pounds of beef/soy products, though exact pricing will depend on the per-pound rates submitted by bidders. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to consistently deliver high-quality frozen beef products that meet the stringent nutritional and packaging guidelines outlined in the IFB, with robust logistics to ensure timely and secure deliveries to the SCI Graterford facility.