Frozen poultry

The State Correctional Institution at Rockview in Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for frozen poultry products through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued on August 26, 2010. The procurement seeks a diverse range of chicken and turkey products, including whole turkey, turkey breast, poultry franks, ground poultry, turkey roast, pulled poultry, poultry kielbasa, poultry bologna, poultry salami, poultry patty, breaded chicken patties, and chicken leg quarters. Vendors must be registered with the State of Pennsylvania and possess an SAP vendor number to participate in the bidding process. The bid must be submitted with an original signature and date in a sealed envelope marked "BID ENCLOSED" by September 7, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., when the bid opening will occur. The proposed delivery schedule includes three specific dates: October 1, 2010, November 1, 2010, and December 1, 2010, with quantities ranging from 1,800 to 30,000 pounds for various line items.

The contract opportunity includes specific legal requirements that bidders must adhere to, such as the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences to Pennsylvania bidders and suppliers. Vendors must disclose their state of manufacture for each item and provide information on their residency status. The procurement is subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, requiring contractors to provide access to documents and information related to the contract within 14 calendar days of a request. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's procurement regulations. The contract does not specify a total award value or budget range, but the detailed product specifications and multiple delivery dates suggest a comprehensive procurement strategy for the State Correctional Institution at Rockview. Potential bidders must carefully review the attached documents, including the IFB, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and Right-to-Know Law provisions, to ensure full compliance with the state's contracting requirements.