Frozen Meat Products - 16BH009

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH), specifically the Atascadero facility, is seeking competitive bids for a frozen meat products contract designated as 16BH009. This procurement opportunity is focused on acquiring frozen meat products for institutional use, with specific requirements for detailed nutritional and ingredient specifications to be included with each bid submission. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached Request for Quote (RFQ) document to understand complete product specifications and bidding requirements. The solicitation timeline is precise, with all questions required to be submitted via email to Beatrice Howell at Beatrice.Howell@dsh.ca.gov by May 26, 2016, and final bid responses due by June 6, 2016, at 11:00 am. Bidders are expected to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the meat product requirements, provide complete documentation, and meet all specified procurement guidelines outlined in the official RFQ document.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the procurement appears to be a standard state-level competitive bidding process. No information is available regarding incumbent vendors or existing contract holders for this specific meat products procurement. The solicitation does not indicate a specific budget range or total contract value, which suggests vendors should prepare competitive pricing based on the detailed specifications in the RFQ. Potential bidders will likely need to demonstrate capability to consistently supply high-quality frozen meat products that meet institutional nutritional standards and specifications. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation, prepare comprehensive responses that address all required elements, and ensure strict adherence to the submission deadlines and procedural requirements outlined in the original solicitation.