1148-Frozen Chicken Pulled, Leg, QTR

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically SCI Graterford located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough, is soliciting bids for a frozen chicken procurement contract. The invitation for bid (IFB) seeks 42,000 pounds of pulled chicken and 13,500 pounds of chicken leg quarters, with specific delivery requirements of 14,000 pounds of pulled chicken and 4,500 pounds of chicken leg quarters on October 7, November 5, and December 7, 2015. The pulled chicken must meet stringent quality specifications, including being fully cooked, individually quick frozen (IQF), all natural, containing a minimum of 40% white meat, and free of allergens and MSG. Chicken leg quarters must be uncooked, IQF, bone-in, skin-on, and processed from USDA Grade A broiler/fryer chicken. The bid is due by September 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM, with all prices to be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis. Bidders are required to carefully review and understand the "Representations and Authorizations" section of the solicitation document.

While the document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, bidders must comply with the detailed product specifications and procurement guidelines outlined in the solicitation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The total potential contract value appears to be for 42,000 pounds of pulled chicken and 13,500 pounds of chicken leg quarters, with deliveries scheduled across three dates in the fourth quarter of 2015. Prospective vendors should carefully review the technical specifications, particularly the requirements for chicken quality, processing standards, and delivery schedules. The procurement is structured as a time-limited contract expiring after the final delivery date, with no indication of potential contract extensions or renewal options.