5011 Meat, Oct. -Dec. 2022 Polk WN

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for meat products issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare, specifically targeting Polk Center in Washington County and Pittsburgh City. The solicitation, identified as "5011 Meat, Oct. -Dec. 2022 Polk WN," seeks to procure a comprehensive range of meat products including ground beef, beef cubes, beef round, cube steak, ground veal, veal and beef patties, cured/smoked ham, and boiled deli ham. The delivery schedule spans from October 11th through December 20th, 2022, with precise quantities specified for each product type. The procurement documents include detailed specifications for meat products, outlining requirements for portion sizes, packaging, fat content, and acceptable brands. The proposal was posted on August 12, 2022, with a submission deadline of August 30, 2022, indicating a relatively short response window for potential vendors. Key objectives include ensuring high-quality meat product deliveries to the Polk Center with strict adherence to the provided commodity specifications and delivery timelines.

No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard meat product contract without specific enterprise preferences or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest an established procurement process with well-defined product expectations. The contract appears focused on meeting the nutritional needs of the Polk Center, with a concentrated delivery schedule for the fourth quarter of 2022. Although specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the meat product listing and the precise delivery schedule indicate a structured procurement approach. The contract likely represents a significant recurring food service procurement for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, targeting institutional food service needs with carefully specified meat products.