PORK

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking bids for a pork product procurement contract for the SCI Houtzdale correctional facility, covering monthly deliveries from April through June 2012. The solicitation requires vendors to provide specific quantities of pork ham and pork tavern ham, with precise delivery specifications: 2,800 pounds of pork ham to be delivered on three separate dates, and 1,600 pounds of pork tavern ham to be delivered on two dates in May and June 2012. Bid requirements include strict product specifications such as sodium and fat content limits, mandatory nutritional information submission, and adherence to packaging requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for February 27, 2012, with the contract expiring on June 30, 2012. Vendors must submit pricing in whole cents and include all shipping and related charges in their bid. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award items on a per line item or total lump-sum basis, selecting the option most advantageous to the government.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with specific compliance requirements outlined in the Reciprocal Limitations Act. This act provides preferences for resident bidders and requires vendors to complete a detailed chart identifying manufacturer locations and states of manufacture for each item. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate ability to meet strict delivery timelines and product specifications. The contract is located in Clearfield County, specifically serving the Hilldale CDP area, and targets the correctional facility's food service needs. Although a precise award value is not specified, the procurement involves multiple delivery tranches totaling 4,400 pounds of pork products across three months. Vendors must complete a Reciprocal Limitations Agreement and comply with standard Commonwealth procurement terms and conditions to be considered for the contract.