Ground Beef Products

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services, representing the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat in Hunlock Creek, is soliciting bids for ground beef products to be delivered to the facility. The procurement opportunity seeks a vendor to supply 9,000 pounds of ground beef and 3,000 pounds of ground beef patties across three scheduled deliveries: October 1, November 5, and December 3, 2012. Specific product requirements include detailed specifications for fat and sodium content, with vendors mandated to provide comprehensive nutritional information alongside their bids. The invitation for bids (IFB) was posted on August 28, 2012, with a firm submission deadline of September 10, 2012, at 1:30 pm. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on meeting precise product specifications, compliance with packaging requirements, and ability to adhere to institutional delivery schedules. Vendors must also be prepared to potentially adjust quantities based on institutional needs and obtain necessary security clearances for their personnel and subcontractors.

The contract opportunity encompasses jurisdictions within Luzerne County, specifically including Dale Borough, and is subject to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements. This means vendors must disclose the state of manufacture for each bid item, with potential preference given to Pennsylvania-based businesses. Bidders with a contract value of $10,000 or more must complete a Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements Form. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the state's procurement regulations suggest potential preferences for in-state businesses. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, though the total quantity of ground beef products suggests a moderate-value contract. Vendors must be prepared to comply with the Commonwealth's Standard Terms and Conditions and demonstrate capability to meet the stringent product and delivery specifications outlined in the IFB.