TurkeyRstPastrami

The state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically for the SCI Graterford correctional facility, located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough. The procurement seeks a vendor to supply two specific turkey products: Turkey Roast, Cooked, Frozen, and Turkey Pastrami, Cooked, Frozen. The total quantity requirements are 9,000 lbs of Turkey Roast and 4,500 lbs of Turkey Pastrami, with specific delivery dates scheduled for 10/05/2012, 11/05/2012, and 12/05/2012. Product specifications include strict requirements for maximum fat and sodium content, with detailed packaging guidelines. The RFQ mandates that bidders provide unit and total prices for each line item, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination. The bid submission deadline is 10/15/2012 at 1:00 pm, and vendors must carefully adhere to the precise product specifications and delivery schedule outlined in the document.

The procurement documents do not explicitly mention set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on bidding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements. The RFQ does not disclose a comprehensive budget range or maximum award value, though the total quantity of products suggests a moderate-sized contract for a three-month period. The solicitation appears focused on obtaining competitively priced, high-quality turkey products that meet specific nutritional and packaging standards for the correctional facility. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to consistently deliver frozen, cooked turkey roast and pastrami that comply with the detailed specifications, including precise fat and sodium content restrictions. The contract duration is explicitly stated as three months, covering the period from October to December 2012.