Shell Eggs

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of shell eggs for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat, specifically for the months of July, August, and September 2014. This procurement is being conducted by Lackawanna County and Dale Borough in Pennsylvania, with a contract opportunity ID of 66d5eeef323913d9c80ad53b. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2014, with a response deadline of May 12, 2014, indicating a very tight timeline for potential vendors. The primary deliverable is shell eggs to be supplied to the correctional facility during the specified three-month period. While specific quantity requirements are not detailed in the provided documentation, vendors would be expected to demonstrate the ability to consistently supply high-quality shell eggs that meet institutional procurement standards. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase contract for institutional food service needs.

The attached document "New Reciprocal.doc" indicates that this procurement is subject to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for resident bidders and manufacturers from states with reciprocal purchasing policies. This suggests that Pennsylvania-based vendors or those from states with comparable procurement preference policies may receive advantageous consideration during the evaluation process. The document does not specify precise award values, incumbent vendors, or specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders would be required to provide detailed information about the manufacturer's location and comply with the state's reciprocal preference regulations. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, institutional food service contracts typically involve consistent monthly supply commitments. Vendors would need to demonstrate capability to meet the correctional facility's shell egg requirements for the specified three-month period.