Pulled Chicken

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Pennsylvania involves the procurement of pulled chicken for SCI Retreat, specifically for the months of July, August, and September 2014. The contract opportunity was initially posted on May 14, 2014, with a response deadline of May 21, 2014, and is located within Luzerne County, specifically in Dale Borough. The procurement appears to be a food service contract targeting institutional catering for a state correctional facility, with the primary deliverable being pulled chicken to be supplied over a three-month period. While specific qualification requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests potential vendors must be capable of consistently delivering high-quality prepared chicken products to a state institutional setting. The attached document "New Reciprocal.doc" indicates that bidders must complete a GSPUR-89 form detailing the state of manufacture for each item and comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Reciprocal Limitations Act documentation suggests a preference for Pennsylvania-based businesses, with potential advantages for resident bidders who can demonstrate an established business presence within the Commonwealth. The procurement appears to favor vendors who can produce supplies within Pennsylvania or states with reciprocal purchasing agreements. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. The contract is specifically for SCI Retreat and seems focused on institutional food service procurement. Potential vendors should carefully review the Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements, which mandate detailed information about product origin and manufacturing location. While precise evaluation criteria are not specified, compliance with state procurement regulations and ability to meet the defined delivery schedule will likely be critical factors in vendor selection.