Poultry Oct. -Dec. 2022 Polk WN

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Public Welfare for poultry products to be delivered to Polk Center during October through December 2022. The solicitation covers 26 specific poultry items including frying chicken, turkey breasts, turkey roasts, turkey bacon, poultry franks, and breaded chicken, with precise specifications regarding weight ranges, packaging requirements, and acceptable brand names. The delivery schedule indicates a total of 1,394 pounds of poultry products to be delivered biweekly, with specific quantities of chicken breasts, chicken legs, turkey roast-ready-to-cook, and turkey deli meat. Strict product requirements mandate no comminuted or mechanically deboned meat, with limitations on additives, binders, and sodium content. The contract proposal requires successful bidders to provide detailed information on product production dates and shelf life, with the agency reserving the right to adjust delivery quantities with 15 days notice. The proposal was posted on August 15, 2022, with a response deadline of August 30, 2022, covering jurisdictions in Washington County and Pittsburgh City.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement appears to be an open competitive solicitation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no apparent preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract covers a three-month period from October through December 2022, with a total product volume of 1,394 pounds. The procurement does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, though it represents a targeted acquisition of poultry products for the Polk Center. The agency will actively monitor products for acceptability, with comprehensive specifications designed to ensure high-quality poultry deliveries. Vendors must be prepared to meet detailed product standards, provide accurate production information, and maintain flexibility in potential delivery quantity adjustments.