Pulled chicken

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking an invitation for bids (IFB) to procure 6,000 pounds of frozen, fully cooked pulled chicken for the State Correctional Institution at Retreat. The procurement covers three separate deliveries of 2,000 pounds each, scheduled for April 4, May 2, and June 6, 2011. The chicken must meet strict USDA product specifications and compliance requirements. Bids are due by March 10, 2011, at 1:30 pm, with the solicitation covering Luzerne County and specifically Dawson Borough. Vendors must complete all required documentation, including a Reciprocal Limitations Act form for bids exceeding $10,000. The procurement process includes comprehensive right-to-know law provisions, which require contractors to provide requested information within 14 calendar days and potentially indemnify the Commonwealth for any related damages or penalties.

The IFB encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, with vendors required to indicate their business classification status. Contracts exceeding $5,000 will be subject to Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law, which includes specific provisions for handling confidential or proprietary information. Delivery drivers must also meet specific security clearance requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total procurement value appears to be for 6,000 pounds of pulled chicken. The Commonwealth will apply standard terms and conditions to all purchase orders, and vendors must be prepared to comply with extensive documentation and transparency requirements. The procurement is structured to ensure competitive bidding while maintaining strict quality and procedural standards for food service in state correctional facilities.