Ground Beef products --SCI Retreat

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services is soliciting bids for a ground beef procurement contract for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat in Hunlock Creek, located in Luzerne County's Dale Borough. The invitation for bids (IFB) seeks approximately 9,000 pounds of ground beef and 5,100 pounds of ground beef patties to be delivered over three separate deliveries during April, May, and June 2013. Specific product requirements include precise specifications for fat content, grinding size, and prohibited ingredients, with vendors required to submit nutritional information alongside their bids. The bid submission deadline is March 21, 2013, at 1:30 PM, with potential for contract quantities to be adjusted based on institutional needs. Bidders must adhere to strict product specifications, including detailed ground beef and ground beef patty characteristics, and delivery drivers must meet security clearance requirements. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on product quality, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet delivery schedules.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several regulatory requirements that bidders must satisfy, including compliance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and the Reciprocal Limitations Act. Vendors submitting bids over $10,000 must complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements Form, which provides preferences to Pennsylvania-based suppliers. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes provisions that could favor in-state bidders. The contract does not specify a precise award value, but the total quantity of ground beef and patties suggests a moderate-value procurement. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed documentation, including manufacturer information, state of origin, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The successful bidder will be responsible for maintaining strict compliance with state procurement guidelines and potential ongoing documentation requirements related to the Right-to-Know Law.