Frozen Low Chol. Eggs

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institute (SCI) in Retreat, Hunlock Creek, is seeking bids for frozen low cholesterol egg products through an Invitation For Bids (IFB) issued on August 17, 2011. The procurement covers frozen, homogenized, and pasteurized egg whites and whole eggs with low cholesterol, to be delivered in three separate installments of 100 cases each on October 3, November 7, and December 5, 2011. Bidders must provide products that comply with federal egg inspection regulations and maintain a 12-month shelf life when frozen. The bid submission deadline is August 30, 2011, at 2:30 pm, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include providing detailed nutritional information, meeting specific packaging specifications, and adhering to delivery instructions for the correctional facility. Evaluation criteria will focus on product quality, compliance with specifications, pricing, and overall responsiveness to the IFB requirements.

The IFB encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with bidders required to indicate their business ownership status during the proposal process. Vendors must also complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements Form for bids exceeding $10,000 and comply with the Commonwealth's standard terms and conditions, including provisions of the Right to Know Law for contracts valued over $5,000. Delivery personnel must obtain necessary security clearances for access to the correctional facility. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple case deliveries across three months, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The IFB does not mention incumbent vendors or specific technological integration requirements, focusing primarily on the procurement of frozen egg products that meet precise nutritional and quality standards for the state correctional facility.