State Farm Meat Plant - Raw Non-Breaded Lean Chicken Tenders, Strip, Pieces(frozen)

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Corrections Central Agribusiness Office has issued a Quick Quote solicitation for raw non-breaded lean chicken tenders, strips, and pieces (frozen) to be delivered to the State Farm Meat Plant. The Commonwealth is seeking 40,000 lbs of the chicken products to be delivered by February 14, 2024. The solicitation includes detailed product specifications, delivery terms, and packaging requirements. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and pricing is requested on a per pound basis. The Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder if bids exceed available funds.

This solicitation is set aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses. The prior contract for the supply and delivery of a variety of food products to state agencies, schools, and other government facilities was held by Global Foods, an incumbent contractor. The contract was awarded by the State Department of Procurement Services and has an initial term of 3 years, with options to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year terms. Small and minority-owned businesses were provided preference in the evaluation process, and the contract pricing is based on a fixed-fee structure with set rates for each product category.