CBS Eggs, Frozen July Aug Sept 2014

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs, is soliciting bids for frozen whole eggs through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) covering July, August, and September 2014. The procurement seeks 150 cases of frozen, pasteurized, and homogenized whole eggs, with each case containing 6/5 lb cartons, to be delivered in three separate installments on July 1, August 1, and September 1, 2014. The eggs must comply with USDA regulations, be produced in FSIS-inspected facilities, and meet specific quality requirements, including a minimum 6-month remaining shelf life upon delivery. No milk products are permitted in the product formulation. The bid solicitation includes detailed product specifications and delivery terms, with bids due by April 25, 2014, at 11:00 AM. Potential bidders must submit electronic bids and provide comprehensive nutritional information for the proposed products.

The contract opportunity appears to have specific state-level requirements concerning business residency and manufacturing origin. Bidders must complete a GSPUR-89 Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form, which outlines preferences for Pennsylvania-produced goods and requires listing the state of manufacture for each item. The Commonwealth may provide preferential treatment to Pennsylvania-based bidders or those offering Pennsylvania-produced goods, contingent on reciprocal limitations from the bidder's home state. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the bid suggests a structured procurement process for a State Correctional Institution's food service needs. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations, including the Right to Know Law for purchases exceeding $5,000, and be prepared to provide detailed documentation about their product's origin, quality, and manufacturing processes.