STATE FARM MEAT PLANT - BEEF TRIM PROCESSING

The Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Division of Institutions, is soliciting bids for a one-year contract from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, for the slaughtering of USDA cattle and meat processing. The project requires a USDA-approved facility located within a 200-mile radius of the State Farm Meat Plant, where the agency will pick up processed products using its own trucks. Key deliverables include vacuum-packed and boxed whole boneless ribeye and loins, as well as 70/30 beef trim for grinding with a strict prohibition on pork. All products must be delivered within 60 days of production and must meet or exceed Federal Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications, Virginia Department of Agriculture Regulations, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and the Federal Wholesome Meat Act. Contractors must provide a Letter of Guarantee and a Certificate of Analysis for E Coli. This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside Award Priority, requiring DSBSD certification for micro or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned entities. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total. Bids must be submitted via the eVA portal by November 17, 2026, and must include a completed bid form, specification sheets, labels, and product pictures. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and requires strict adherence to anti-discrimination laws and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Packaging must follow standard commercial practices, with boxes weighing approximately 40 lbs and clearly labeled with the purchase order number, commodity description, and quantity.