Meat Bid-Oct 2010

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a meat vendor for the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township through a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued on September 17, 2010. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive meat and poultry supply contract covering multiple product categories including chicken, beef, pork, turkey, and veal, with estimated quantities ranging from 200 cases to 22,500 pounds. Deliveries are scheduled between October 29, 2010 and December 29, 2010, with the contract duration specified as three months. Vendors must meet rigorous product specifications including precise requirements for fat content, sodium levels, packaging, and prohibited ingredients. Potential bidders must also comply with security clearance protocols for vendors and drivers, indicating a need for thorough background screening. The bid response deadline is October 4, 2010, and the RFQ covers multiple delivery windows. Evaluation criteria suggest the institution reserves the right to reject items deemed not in its best financial interest, with quantities noted as estimates subject to adjustment based on inmate population.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to standard commercial meat suppliers capable of meeting detailed product specifications and security requirements. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the RFQ indicates standard payment terms will be implemented upon receipt of items and submission of invoices. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Northampton County and Chicora Borough, though the primary service location is the State Correctional Institution at Coal Township. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to the Reciprocal Limitations Act and the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, which impose specific reporting and transparency obligations on the selected vendor. Though precise award values are not specified, the volume of meat products suggests a potentially significant contract value, with estimated quantities indicating a substantial institutional food service procurement.