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The state and local contract opportunity involves a procurement by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and Department of General Services for ground beef patties and ground beef to be delivered to the SCI Graterford Correctional Institution. The solicitation seeks a vendor to supply a total of 14,400 pounds of ground beef patties and 68,400 pounds of ground beef over a three-month period, with specific delivery dates of January 7th, February 7th, and March 7th, 2013. The meat products must meet stringent quality specifications, including being processed from USDA-inspected beef, ground to proper thickness, containing no more than 20% fat, and limited to 100mg of sodium per 4-ounce portion. The ground beef must be individually quick frozen (IQF), boxed, and layer-packed with moisture-proof paper between layers. Bids are due by December 20, 2012, at 1:00 pm, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must submit pricing on a per-unit and total-item basis, with all prices designated as FOB (free on board) destination.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific restrictions on bidding organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Montgomery County, specifically including Arona Borough, with the primary delivery location being the SCI Graterford Correctional Institution. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total volume of ground beef products suggests a potential contract value that would be significant for a small to medium-sized food supplier. The procurement appears to be a standard government contract for institutional food service, with clear specifications designed to ensure high-quality, nutritionally controlled meat products for correctional facility meal services. The three-month contract period indicates a short-term procurement strategy that may be subject to future renewal or re-solicitation.