Pizza

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of frozen cheese pizzas for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically for the State Correctional Institution located in Graterford. The solicitation, posted on December 11, 2012, seeks a vendor to supply 140 cases of pizza to be delivered on January 7, February 7, and March 7, 2013. The pizza must meet specific requirements, including defined size, portion control, sodium content, and cheese composition. Bids are due by December 18, 2012, at 1:00 pm, with pricing to be submitted as F.O.B. destination. Bidders are required to complete a quote form, entering unit and total prices, and must provide bid security in the form of a certified check or bond. The procurement covers a three-month period and is focused on meeting the nutritional and quantity needs of the correctional facility.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific integration needs with existing infrastructure or technology. The document does not outline a specific award value or budget range for the pizza procurement. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward, competitive bid process for a relatively small-scale food service contract within the Pennsylvania corrections system. Potential vendors would need to carefully review the specifications in the attached pizza.pdf document to ensure compliance with the detailed requirements for the frozen cheese pizza.