Montana State Prison November Meat Bid.

The Montana State Prison has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered COR-IFB-2023-0414 for a November 2022 meat procurement, specifically seeking two primary meat products. The procurement targets 2,200 pounds of precooked frozen turkey bacon with specific requirements including case sizes between 10-50 lbs and slice weights of 1-2 oz, and 4,000 pounds of 6 oz frozen chicken breasts that must be individually flash frozen, contain no additives, and be no more than 3/4" thick with plastic dividers. The bid was released on 10/5/2022 and is set to close on 10/12/2022, with a requested delivery date of 11/1/2022. Bidders must thoroughly review and accept the State of Montana's standard contract terms and conditions, with the state reserving the right to negotiate non-material exceptions with the lowest bidder. The primary bid contacts are Gracie McGruder (406-415-6240) and Todd Hilder (406-415-6281), both reachable through mt.gov email addresses, and the procurement is categorized under commodity code 2003 for "Foods - Meats".

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, the bid appears to be open to standard commercial meat suppliers capable of meeting the precise product specifications. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements were noted. The procurement does not list a specific award value or comprehensive budget range, focusing instead on the specific quantity and quality requirements for the two meat product line items. The state's standard contract terms suggest a potential for negotiation, which implies flexibility in the procurement process. Interested vendors must ensure they can meet the exact product specifications, including precise weight, freezing, and packaging requirements, as these appear to be critical evaluation criteria for the bid.