5011-Poultry-July to Sept-DSH-FY23

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Public Welfare, seeking poultry products for Danville State Hospital from July to September 2023. The solicitation, identified as Bid #6100058527 and numbered 5011-Poultry-July to Sept-DSH-FY23, covers 26 specific poultry items including frying chicken, turkey products, poultry franks, and breaded/cooked chicken items. Detailed specifications include precise portion sizes, packaging requirements, and acceptable brand parameters. The procurement will be conducted exclusively through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, with electronic bids being the only acceptable submission method. The key deadline for this opportunity is May 10, 2023, by which potential vendors must submit their electronic responses. Vendors are required to be registered in the PA Supplier Portal and must adhere to the comprehensive specifications outlined in the "04-POULTRY SPEC 3-14 (2).doc" document, which provides extensive details on product expectations and delivery requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the attached Executive Order 2010_03 encourages state agencies to prioritize Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when possible, suggesting potential preference for local vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive specification document includes unit pricing for each of the 26 poultry items, which would enable potential vendors to calculate approximate total contract values. Vendors interested in participating must complete the vendor registration process outlined in the "Vendor Registration Guide.pdf", which involves providing detailed vendor identification and organizational information. For technical questions or bidding assistance, vendors can contact the Purchasing Agent, Annette Hockenbroch, using contact information provided in the cover letter.