Assorted Beef Products

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically SCI Retreat in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, is seeking a procurement for assorted frozen beef products through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The contract requires the successful vendor to provide specific meat products including meatballs, salisbury steaks, wafer steaks, and beef sausage for three scheduled deliveries in 2012: January 3, February 6, and March 5. Bidders must strictly adhere to detailed product specifications, including prescribed fat and sodium content limits, permitted ingredient guidelines, and specific packaging requirements. The solicitation mandates that vendors submit comprehensive nutritional information and comply with all technical specifications, with potential product rejection for non-compliance. The bid deadline is December 2, 2011, at 2:00 pm, and awarded contracts will be subject to the Commonwealth's Standard Terms and Conditions. Additionally, delivery drivers must obtain necessary security clearances, and the procurement is subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law for contracts exceeding $5,000.

While the document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it outlines stringent requirements for potential bidders. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to consistently meet precise product specifications and delivery schedules across multiple shipments. The procurement appears focused on identifying a reliable meat product supplier for the correctional facility, with an emphasis on nutritional standards and operational compliance. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the multi-month contract suggests a potential significant procurement value. The solicitation covers beef products for institutional food service, indicating the need for vendors with industrial food production capabilities and experience supplying large-scale institutional food programs. Security protocols and detailed specification requirements suggest that only established, professional food suppliers with robust quality control processes will be competitive in this bidding process.