Dairy & Fresh Egg Bid

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township, is seeking a vendor to supply dairy products and fresh eggs through a competitive bid process. The procurement opportunity, identified as CN00036025, requires bidders to provide American cheese, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, margarine, and fresh shell eggs with specific packaging and nutritional requirements. Estimated quantities range from 525 to 8,000 units, with planned deliveries scheduled for July 23, August 20, and September 17, 2012. The bid response deadline is June 27, 2012, at 1:00 pm, with the contract period spanning three months. Bidders must submit nutrition fact labels with their bid documents and quote prices F.O.B. destination. The institution reserves the right to not award an item if the cost is not deemed in its best interest, and quantities may fluctuate based on inmate population. Evaluation criteria include pricing, product specifications, and compliance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and nutritional requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include provisions of the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown in Pennsylvania. Vendors must complete a detailed chart listing manufacturer and state of manufacture for each item and provide information about their business status and location in Pennsylvania to potentially claim an in-state preference. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, bidders must comply with specific state regulations, including providing access to documents related to the contract and potential reimbursement for Right-to-Know Law compliance. The contract covers jurisdictions in Philadelphia County and Chester Hill Borough, with an estimated contract value based on the multi-month procurement of dairy and egg products for the correctional facility. Precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, but the quantities and multiple delivery dates suggest a moderate-scale procurement opportunity.