BPM051571 - USDA inspected beef trim for production

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office has issued a Quick Quote (unsealed bid) solicitation for the procurement of 10,000 lbs of USDA Inspected 70/30 Beef Trim for production at the State Farm Meat Plant in State Farm, VA. The solicitation, identified as BPM051571, seeks bids for beef trim to be delivered by May 29, 2024, with responses due by 11 AM on May 15, 2024. Bidders are required to submit a comprehensive package including a specification sheet, product label, pictures of the product, and all freight charges. The procurement will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to negotiate if the bid exceeds available funds. Vendors must provide a Certificate of Analysis and Letter of Guarantee for the product, demonstrating their capability and experience in providing similar goods.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses, with vendors required to be registered in eVA, the Commonwealth's e-procurement system, and subject to associated transaction fees. Bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's anti-discrimination, ethics, and immigration policies. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation implies a competitive pricing structure based on per-pound pricing for the beef trim. Vendors must demonstrate their capacity to meet the specific product specifications and delivery requirements. The solicitation appears to be part of the Department of Corrections' agribusiness procurement process, targeting small businesses capable of supplying high-quality USDA-inspected beef trim for institutional production. The procurement process emphasizes competitive pricing, product quality, and vendor reliability as key evaluation criteria.