CBS Beef July Aug Sept 2014

The State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs is soliciting bids for beef products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The procurement covers Italian sausage links and ground beef with soy protein, to be delivered during July, August, and September 2014. Vendors must provide products that meet specific requirements, including maximum fat and sodium content levels, and are prohibited from including poultry, pork, or other forbidden ingredients. The bid requires electronic submission and mandates that vendors deliver the exact brand and packaging specified in the solicitation. Bidders must provide nutritional information for all bid items, with products older than six months subject to potential rejection. The bid's due date was April 28, 2014, with the facility reserving the right to increase, reduce, or cancel portions of the order on short notice. Pricing will only be issued for accepted goods, and the bid is subject to the Right to Know Law due to its value exceeding $5,000.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include a Reciprocal Limitations Act Compliance Form for bids over $10,000. The document outlines reciprocal preferences for in-state suppliers, with potential price adjustments ranging from 3-15% depending on product categories and states of origin. Bidders must complete a form detailing the manufacturer and state of origin for each item bid, with resident Pennsylvania bidders required to provide business location and incorporation status to claim resident preferences. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid's detailed specifications and compliance requirements suggest a structured procurement process for the State Correctional Institution. The facility retains the right to award bids by individual line items, providing flexibility in vendor selection. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements for this specific beef product procurement.