Fresh, Frozen Turkeys

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) and the Division of Correction (DOC), is seeking bids for the procurement of approximately 65,000 pounds of fresh, frozen Tom and Hen turkeys. The turkeys must be USDA Grade A, with Tom turkeys weighing between 20-25 pounds and Hen turkeys weighing 10-15 pounds. The turkeys must be delivered no later than October 25, 2022. Bids must be submitted through the state's eProcurement system by September 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-bidding, responsible vendor on an all or none basis and will be a firm contract with a three-month allowance for adjusting the start date. Arkansas Act 617 allows for a 10% price preference for local farm or food products.

Vendors must have a recall program and procedures plan in place and are subject to performance standards, with damages assessed for failure to meet requirements. The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor(s) and funding sources are not identified. The potential award value or budget range is also not provided in the available documentation.