April meat bid

The state of Montana, specifically through the Montana State Prison and the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (MACS), is soliciting an Invitation For Bid (COR-IFB-2019-0187) for monthly meat procurement. The procurement seeks 5,000 pounds each of three specific meat products to be delivered on 4/1/2019: Beef Ground 85/15 (3/16 Grind, NAMPS #136), Beef Stew Meat in 1/2" frozen chunks (IMPS #135A), and Hamburger steaks, 5oz raw, 85/15. The bid requires strict specifications including specific fat content, precise cut sizes, and compliance with federal inspection standards. The solicitation was released on 2/21/2019, with bid opening on 2/21/2019 at 1:00 PM MDT and closing on 3/4/2019 at 8:00 AM MDT. The primary contact for this bid is Jim Svendsen, who can be reached at JSvendsen@mt.gov or +1 406-846-1320 ext. 2241, and the procurement uses the commodity code 2003 for Foods - Meats.

The bid includes specific compliance requirements related to Montana Executive Order No. 15-2018, which mandates disclosure of dark money spending, requiring bidders to complete and upload a Disclosure template and Dark Money Declaration Form. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must adhere to state procurement guidelines and complete the required documentation. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are detailed in the available documentation. The procurement is specifically for the Montana State Prison and will be awarded using US Dollars, following standard state of Montana contract terms and conditions. Potential vendors should carefully review all specifications and ensure they can meet the precise meat product requirements, including fat content, cut sizes, and federal inspection standards before submitting a bid.