1148-FRZ Fish REBID

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking to procure frozen fish portions through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued for SCI Graterford, located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough. The procurement involves two specific line items: 12,000 pounds of breaded fish portions to be delivered in two separate installments on March 6 and April 6, and an additional 1,500 pounds of unbreaded fish portions to be delivered on April 6. Strict quality specifications are required, including U.S.D.C. Grade A or equivalent standards, with precise requirements for portion sizes, shapes, and sodium content. The bid submission deadline is February 17, 2017, at 9:05 AM, with delivery hours restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, or by special appointment. Vendors must secure clearance for all delivery drivers and carriers accessing the facility, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to inspect and potentially reject deliveries that do not meet specified standards.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. Vendors must provide pricing on a per-pound basis and complete the specified bid form. The Commonwealth retains the right to procure replacement items and deduct cost differences from the contractor if delivery specifications are not met. Although the exact budget range is not detailed, the total procurement volume is 13,500 pounds of fish portions. Delivery logistics will require vendors to comply with strict facility access protocols, including driver clearance and adherence to specific delivery time windows, indicating a high level of operational precision is expected from potential contractors.