Misc. Frozen Chicken for Dining Services

Kansas State University is soliciting bids for the supply of miscellaneous frozen chicken items for the Spring 2027 semester for its Housing and Dining Services. The scope of work includes approximately 28,000 pounds of IQF chicken breast with rib meat, 5,500 pounds of frozen chicken breast, 2,500 pounds of frozen chicken thighs, and 2,000 pounds of whole frozen chicken. All products must be hatched, raised, and harvested in the USA, conform to USDA regulations, and possess a minimum guaranteed shelf life of nine months at the time of delivery. Specific requirements for whole chicken include being frozen with at least 10 days remaining before the fresh use-by date and being no more than three months from the pack date upon delivery. The contract is awarded based on the most advantageous quotation, considering factors such as price, quality, delivery, and past performance. Bidders must provide delivered pricing, including all freight and handling, with terms FOB Manhattan, KS. All shipments must be palletized, as floor-loaded deliveries are prohibited. The university prefers the full quantity to be delivered by January 14, 2027. To be considered, bidders must submit quotes for all items via the KSU Bid Portal by December 3, 2026, and include a completed W-9 or W-8BEN/W-8BFN-E form, an initialed KSU Contractual Provisions Attachment (Form KSU-146a), and preferably a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue.