Pulled Chicken and Chicken Kielbasa

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat located in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County, is seeking a vendor to provide pulled chicken and chicken kielbasa through a competitive bidding process. The procurement requires three separate deliveries of food products: 6,000 total pounds of pulled chicken (2,000 pounds per delivery on January 3, 2012, February 6, 2012, and March 5, 2012) and 1,200 pounds of chicken kielbasa to be delivered on January 3, 2012. Vendors must submit bids by December 6, 2011, at 1:30 PM, adhering to strict product specifications and providing comprehensive nutritional information. The solicitation requires potential bidders to comply with security clearance protocols and potentially the "Right-to-Know Law" depending on contract terms. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on meeting technical specifications, product quality, and delivery reliability, with vendors expected to demonstrate capability to consistently supply the specified food products to a state correctional facility.

The procurement documents indicate a preference for diversity in vendor selection, specifically requesting vendors to indicate if they are certified minority or women-owned businesses in Pennsylvania. No specific set-aside percentages or mandatory participation requirements are explicitly stated in the available documentation. The contract appears to be a standard Commonwealth procurement without detailed information about incumbent vendors or specific budgetary allocations. Vendors will need to meet standard state contracting requirements, including potential background checks and adherence to state procurement regulations. While precise award value is not specified, the procurement involves multiple deliveries of protein products totaling 7,200 pounds across three months, suggesting a moderate-value contract for a food service provider capable of meeting institutional supply requirements.