Cheese/Frz non- Meat Ortly Oct-Dec 2023

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a supplier to provide cheese, dairy, and frozen non-meat products for the DOC Training Academy located in Elizabethtown, PA. This procurement opportunity covers the procurement period from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, with a specific focus on supplying food items to the training facility. The solicitation requires strict adherence to product specifications, with no alternative unit of measure (UOM) permitted, and mandates that invoice UOM must exactly match the issued purchase order. The contract opportunity spans multiple jurisdictions, including Cumberland County, Lancaster County, and Masontown Borough, with a contract identification number of 660c8c203e524150140a1602. The proposal is currently open, with a posting date of August 29, 2023, and a critical due date of September 13, 2023, by which all interested suppliers must submit their detailed proposals. Potential vendors must carefully review the complete solicitation to ensure full compliance with all product specification requirements and submission guidelines.

While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, interested suppliers should carefully review all procurement documents for potential qualification criteria. The procurement is specifically targeting suppliers capable of meeting the Department of Corrections' precise product specifications for cheese and frozen non-meat items. The contract appears to be a targeted procurement for a specific training facility, suggesting a potentially moderate-value contract focused on meeting the nutritional needs of the DOC Training Academy. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements. The procurement seems primarily focused on the quality, specification compliance, and timely delivery of food products rather than complex technological integration. Potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to consistently meet the exact product specifications, maintain appropriate food safety standards, and provide reliable delivery throughout the specified three-month contract period.