Locally Sourced/Minimally Processed Georgia BBQ and Meat Products

The state of Georgia, through the Department of General Services (DGS) and the State Consortium of Counties and Municipalities (SCCM), is seeking proposals for the procurement of locally sourced and minimally processed BBQ and meat products, including beef, pork, chicken, and sausage in various sizes and packaging. The contract will have an initial term of one year with up to four one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on August 15, 2023, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 25, 2023. The contract is expected to be awarded by October 1, 2023. The Request for Proposal (RFP) includes detailed specifications, item quantities, and delivery requirements, and pricing must be submitted on a per-pound or per-case basis.

The contract includes a 10% set-aside for small businesses and a 5% set-aside for minority-owned businesses. The current incumbent contractor, ABC Meats, Inc., whose contract expires on September 30, 2023, is eligible to submit a proposal. Funding for this procurement will be provided through state and local budget allocations, and the contract value is not specified in the RFP.