SCI Cambridge Springs Eggs, Shell Jun Jul Aug 2014

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to supply fresh shell eggs for the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on May 19, 2014. The procurement specifically requests 2,700 dozen large, Grade A fresh shell eggs to be delivered on three separate dates: June 2, July 1, and August 4, 2014. All eggs must comply with USDA standards and have an expiration date not exceeding 28 days from the packaging date. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2014, at 11:00 AM, with all prices to be quoted F.O.B. destination. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive nutritional information and adhere to specified brand and packaging requirements, with bids to be evaluated and awarded on a line-item basis. The procurement covers Crawford County and involves the Camp Hill Borough jurisdiction, with the bid documents indicating that electronic bid submissions are mandatory.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the attached Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form suggests potential preferences for Pennsylvania-based vendors, particularly those who produce, manufacture, mine, or grow goods within the state. The bid documents indicate that purchase orders of $5,000 or greater are subject to the Right to Know Law, and payment will be made only for goods accepted by the Department. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement appears to be a standard institutional food supply contract with relatively modest volume requirements. The bid results will be posted on the DGS eMarketplace website, and contractors are prohibited from unilaterally changing approved products or pricing. Any products not meeting the specified requirements will be summarily rejected, emphasizing the strict compliance expectations for this procurement.