5011 Meat, Jan-March 2023 Polk WN

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for the Polk Center in Mercer County, seeking a meat supply contract for January through March 2023. The solicitation covers a comprehensive meat delivery requirement involving various meat products including beef, veal, pork, lamb, and associated meat-based items in fresh, frozen, diced, ground, patty, and fully cooked formats. The procurement encompasses multiple commodity classes such as fresh beef, fresh veal, fresh pork, cured/smoked pork products, cured beef products, and various sausage products. The contract opportunity was posted on November 4, 2022, with a proposal due date of November 18, 2022, targeting meat deliveries from January 3rd to March 21st, 2023. Vendors must meet stringent product specifications including precise labeling, packaging requirements, and delivery standards for the Polk Center location.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard state-level commodity purchase targeting meat suppliers capable of meeting comprehensive product specifications. The contract covers multiple meat categories with specific quantity requirements for each delivery date, suggesting a potential need for vendors with significant production and distribution capabilities. The documentation does not reveal precise award values or budget ranges, though the detailed spreadsheet indicates substantial volume across multiple meat product categories. No incumbent vendor information is presented, and no explicit restrictions on vendor qualifications are apparent beyond the technical specifications outlined in the commodity listing. The contract appears focused on ensuring high-quality meat product delivery to a state facility, with emphasis on meeting precise product characteristics and delivery schedules.