1148- Frozen Meat Products

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Graterford located within Montgomery County, is seeking a procurement of frozen pulled chicken through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 1148. The solicitation requires a vendor to supply 20,000 pounds of fully cooked, Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) pulled chicken with specific quality requirements, including a minimum of 40% white meat, low sodium content, and being free of allergens and MSG. The procurement is targeted for the first week of June 2017, with all prices to be F.O.B. destination. Detailed specifications outline precise portion sizes, processing standards, and packaging requirements for the chicken product. The bid submission deadline is May 19, 2017 at 9:00 AM, and bidders must submit their total bid amount while confirming understanding of the "Representations and Authorizations" outlined in the solicitation document.

The procurement documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types such as disadvantaged business enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual relationships. While the total procurement volume is 20,000 pounds of pulled chicken, the specific budget range or total contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be a standard competitive bidding process for a specific food service procurement at a state correctional facility. Potential bidders would need to carefully review the technical specifications, ensure product compliance, and submit a competitive pricing proposal that meets the precise requirements outlined in the IFB. The focused nature of the procurement suggests this is a targeted, short-term contract to meet the specific nutritional needs of the correctional facility.