Assorted Beef Products

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), on behalf of the Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking bids for assorted beef products to be delivered to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Retreat, Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania. The procurement opportunity involves supplying meatballs, beef wafer steaks, Salisbury steaks, and beef sausage in quantities ranging from 240 to 1,500 cases or pounds per item. The contract requires three specific delivery dates: October 1, November 5, and December 3, 2012. Vendors must submit bids by September 11, 2012, at 2:00 PM and are required to provide detailed product specifications, including fat and sodium content requirements, permitted ingredients, and packaging details. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and the lowest total bid amount, with the contract subject to the Commonwealth's Standard Terms and Conditions.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and woman-owned businesses in Pennsylvania, with vendors required to indicate their certification status. Bidders must comply with the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based suppliers and requires vendors to identify the state of manufacture for each bidding item. Delivery drivers will need to meet specific security clearance procedures. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement covers multiple beef product categories with varied quantities. The contract appears to be restricted to vendors capable of meeting strict nutritional specifications, packaging requirements, and state-specific business regulations. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) document to ensure full compliance with the Commonwealth's procurement requirements.