Breaded Fish

The State Correctional Institution at Graterford is conducting an electronic bid solicitation for breaded fish portions to be delivered during the first quarter of 2015 (January, February, and March). The procurement requires 21,000 pounds of precooked, individually quick frozen (IQF), skinless and boneless fish portions to be delivered on January 7, February 5, and March 5. Specific product requirements include predetermined portion sizes, sodium content limitations, and acceptable fish types. The bid submission deadline was November 26, 2014, at 8:00 AM, with the full bid opportunity posted on November 3, 2014. Vendors must submit bids electronically and comply with detailed specifications outlined in the Invitation for Bids (IFB), including packaging requirements and F.O.B. destination pricing. Evaluation appears to be based on meeting technical specifications and pricing, with the ability to award on a line-by-line basis.

The procurement opportunity includes specific Pennsylvania state requirements, notably the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to Pennsylvania-based vendors and manufacturers. Vendors must complete a Reciprocal Limitations Act Compliance Form for bids valued at $10,000 or greater, detailing the manufacturer's location and state of origin. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not indicate an incumbent vendor or require integration with existing technology. While a precise award value is not specified, the total procurement volume is 21,000 pounds of breaded fish, suggesting a potential contract value that would depend on per-pound pricing. Additional requirements include submission of nutritional information and compliance with state holiday delivery restrictions. Purchase orders exceeding $5,000 are subject to the Right to Know Law, and bid results will be posted on the Department of General Services eMarketplace website.