PORK

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Muncy located within Lycoming County, is seeking a procurement of frozen pork loin through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The contract opportunity, posted on October 31, 2011, requires the delivery of 3,900 pounds of pork loin across four separate delivery dates from January through March 2012, with quantities ranging between 600 and 1,300 pounds per delivery. The bid is due by November 17, 2011, with the contract expiring upon completion of the specified deliveries. Key specifications include strict requirements for pork loin quality, with the Department reserving the right to adjust quantities based on actual field conditions. The procurement will be awarded to the bidder deemed in the best interest of SCI-Muncy, with no additional delivery or fuel surcharges permitted. Evaluation will focus on meeting the detailed product specifications, shipping instructions, and handling requirements for delivering the pork products directly to the correctional facility.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for minority or small businesses, the procurement documents suggest potential preferences for such vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the available materials, and no specific budget range is definitively stated beyond the estimated 3,900 pounds of pork loin. The contract appears to be a fixed-price arrangement where payment will be based solely on actual quantities received, with the institution paying only the bid price submitted by the winning vendor. Bidders must carefully adhere to the precise specifications outlined in the government files, including packaging requirements, delivery schedules, and product quality standards. The procurement represents a targeted, short-term supply contract for a specific state correctional institution with clear, conservative procurement guidelines designed to ensure efficient and cost-effective food service provisioning.