Froz Misc for Jan- Mar 2015

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically SCI Camp Hill, is seeking frozen miscellaneous food items through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for January through March 2015. The procurement targets specific frozen food products, including 150 cases of frozen whole eggs, 600 cases of frozen pizza, and 225 cases of frozen egg whites. Vendors must ensure all products comply with USDA regulations and are produced in FSIS-inspected facilities. The bid requires detailed pricing on a per-unit and total-line-item basis, with all items to be delivered FOB destination. Bids are due by December 8, 2014, at 11:00 AM, with a specific contract term covering the specified delivery dates. Potential vendors must meet strict security clearance requirements for themselves and their subcontractors. The Department reserves the right to adjust quantities based on actual operational needs, and payment will be determined by the actual quantities received.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified food service vendors capable of meeting the stringent USDA and FSIS production standards. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the document suggests a standardized procurement process for institutional food service. The geographic scope encompasses Cumberland County and Cherry Tree Borough in Pennsylvania, indicating a localized but state-managed procurement effort. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the order quantities suggest a moderate-scale food service contract. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to consistently deliver high-quality frozen food products that meet institutional nutritional and safety standards, with flexibility to adapt to potential quantity adjustments throughout the contract period.