Eggs Oct-Dec, 2021 WeSH

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Human Services for Wernersville State Hospital located in Berks County, is seeking a supplier to provide private shell eggs for the period of October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. The procurement opportunity requires eggs that meet PA Specification E-10 requirements and must be inspected and graded by a USDA or Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture agent, with official certificates accompanying each delivery. Eggs must be delivered within 7 days of pack date using refrigerated trucks with proper labeling, and vendors are required to bid pricing either above, below, or at the straight market price based on the USDA Egg Market News Report. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2021, with proposals due by August 11, 2021. Key evaluation criteria include timely delivery, product quality, pricing, and the ability to meet strict inspection and packaging standards. The Commonwealth reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel quantities with 10 days' notice, and vendors must be prepared to remove rejected items within 5 days.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though there is a notable requirement that vendors must be compliant with the Pennsylvania-Produced Agricultural Products Program, which encourages the procurement of locally-produced agricultural goods. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified in the documentation. Vendors should be aware that no further awards will be made to those with unpaid surcharges, liquidation assessments, or outstanding laboratory bills. The Commonwealth will make payments upon receipt of invoices after deliveries have been accepted. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is for a three-month period covering egg supplies for a state hospital. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to consistently meet detailed specifications, including refrigerated transportation, proper grading, and timely delivery of shell eggs that comply with state and federal agricultural standards.