5011-Poultry-Jan to March-DSH-FY20

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for poultry products issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for Danville State Hospital, covering the period from January to March 2021. The solicitation, identified as Bid #6100051811, seeks a variety of poultry items including frying chicken, turkey, and prepared poultry products such as breaded and cooked chicken and turkey. The procurement is centered in Montgomery County and specifically involves Derry Borough, with the bid documents detailing precise product specifications, quantities, and acceptable brands. The bid was posted on October 26, 2020, with a response deadline of November 10, 2020, and requires electronic bid submissions through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. Potential vendors must carefully review all solicitation requirements, including detailed commodity listings that specify item numbers, descriptions, unit sizes, and delivery expectations for March 16th, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to adjust quantities with 15 days' notice.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, they do highlight a notable preference for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products as mandated by Executive Order 2010_03. This order requires Commonwealth agencies to prioritize Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive poultry product specifications and delivery requirements. No specific incumbent vendors are identified in the documents, and no explicit budget range is provided. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state procurement guidelines, including the requirement for vendors to thoroughly understand and adhere to the bidding process as outlined in the accompanying Bidding Guide. Vendors are expected to provide competitive pricing and meet the stringent product quality and delivery specifications set forth in the commodity listing.