Georgia Supplier Systems #GCI0001096

Georgia Correctional Industries Solicits Ground Beef and Beef Patties for State Facilities

Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) is seeking suppliers for large-scale deliveries of Ground Beef (80/20) and Beef Patties to its facilities in Milledgeville, GA. - Government Buyer: - Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI), State of Georgia - Main office: GCI / Executive, 2984 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, GA - Delivery location: GCI Food Distribution Unit, 800 Abattoir Road, Milledgeville, GA - Products Requested: - Ground Beef 80/20 (frozen, 80% lean, 20% fat) - Quantity: 200,000 lbs - Packed in 40-50 lb. wax-coated boxes - Must be processed under a HACCP plan, frozen at or below 0°F within 48 hours, and contain no additives or mechanically separated beef - Requires negative Salmonella test, USDA inspection, and product of USA - Nutritional and analytical documentation required per 4 oz serving - Minimum shelf life: 60 days - Beef Patties (frozen, raw) - Quantity: 200,000 lbs - 5 packs of 6 oz patties, 200 patties per case - Consistent size and shape, USDA inspected, product of USA - Must be negative for E. coli and Salmonella - Nutritional and ingredient documentation required - Minimum shelf life: 120 days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide samples upon request - All documentation (nutritional labels, ingredient lists, guarantees, certificates of analysis) must be submitted with bids and before deliveries - Delivery must be included in pricing (FOB Destination) - Deliveries in increments of 40,000 lbs, scheduled Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding Fridays, weekends, and state holidays - Preference laws apply for Georgia-based businesses - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualified suppliers meeting specifications - Place of Performance: - GCI Food Distribution Unit, 800 Abattoir Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061 - GCI / Executive, 2984 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, GA 30034 (administrative office) - Contract Structure: - Single or multiple award possible - Initial delivery required within two weeks of purchase order receipt; subsequent deliveries as specified

Description

Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) is seeking to procure Ground Beef and Beef Patties according to detailed specifications provided. The procurement may result in a single or multiple awards. Suppliers must include delivery costs in their pricing, and the products must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the specified cold storage facility in Milledgeville, GA. The solicitation requires compliance with packaging, quality, and delivery instructions, including delivery increments and scheduling.

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