Eggs July-Sept, 2020 WeSH

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking a supplier to provide shell eggs for the period of July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, covering Berks County and the Wolfdale CDP area. The procurement specifically requires Grade A, Medium shell eggs that must meet rigorous quality standards, including inspection and grading by a USDA or Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture agent. Eggs must be packaged with precise labeling requirements, including product identification and pack date, and delivered within 7 days of packaging via refrigerated truck maintaining a temperature not exceeding 40°F. Bidders are required to base their pricing on the top price to retailers for Grade A eggs in the New York market, as published in the USDA Egg Market News Report, and must submit pricing both with and without government-donated commodities. The contract opportunity was posted on May 12, 2020, with a proposal due date of May 26, 2020, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to adjust ordered quantities and reject non-conforming products.

The contract opportunity appears to align with Pennsylvania's Executive Order 2010_03, which emphasizes purchasing Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the order encourages state agencies to research and solicit quotes from local vendors. The procurement documents do not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the attached commodity listing includes estimated quantities for shell eggs. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services will make payments upon receipt and acceptance of delivered commodities, with vendors responsible for replacing any rejected items at no additional cost. Potential vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet strict delivery, packaging, and quality control requirements, with a focus on local agricultural production and competitive pricing.