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This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for an Inmate Feeding Program. The IFB requests bids for various types of fresh produce, including oranges, apples, bananas, tangerines, grapefruit, salad mix, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The required quantities range from 18 to 450 cases per item, with deliveries scheduled from January 3 to January 31, 2013. The bid opening date is December 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm. The IFB provides detailed specifications for each item, including grade, size, packaging, and shipping requirements.

The IFB states that all prices are FOB destination. It does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources. The document outlines the general requirements for all items, but does not provide any additional details regarding pricing terms, the current environment, or renewal options.

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10 291464 450.000 Case

FRUIT,ORANGE,FRS,100-125,MIN100,38-

40#CS

Item text

Item needed for Inmate Feeding Program Material PO text

Oranges, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Varieties: Navel and Valencia.

Oranges To Be Mature, Well-Shaped With Shiny, Smooth, Blemish-Free Fine-Textured Skin And Firm Yet Resilient To Touch;

Free From Rough, Pitting, Browning Skin, Flesh Decay, Mold And Spongy Texture.

Acceptable Pack Size:

Bidder/Contractor's Name, Address and Phone #:

SCI Graterford-Food Culinary Store 1131774 P.O. Box 246, Route 29 Graterford PA 19426

DELIVERY

DATE:

01/03/2013

Your vendor number with us (if available): __________________

Page: 1 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

RETURN BID

BY:

BID OPENING DATE

12/17/2012

BID OPENING TIME

1:00 pm

EXPIRATION DATE OF

CONTRACT:

(IF APPLICABLE)

Contact Information:

Buyer: Candida Hosband Phone: 610-489-4151 2447 Fax: 484-961-7905 E-mail: chosband@pa.gov

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

Items To Be Delivered To:

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Issuing Office:

SCI Graterford CORR SCI Graterford PO Box 246 Graterford PA 19426

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

Please Return Quotation To:

SCI Graterford CORR SCI Graterford PO Box 246 Graterford PA 19426

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

FOR EACH ITEM LISTED, ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN THE UNIT PRICE COLUMN AND TOTAL COLUMN

THEN ENTER THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE

Type of Security furnished if required:

Certified or bank cashier's check Irrevocable letter of credit Certificate of deposit Other as specified by bid Bond - If annual bond:

What is the name of the principal on the bond?

The following are incorporated by reference herein: 1) the documents attached to this RFQ, if any; 2) the documents incorporated by reference in this RFQ, if any; and 3) the bid and contract terms and conditions, stored on the web site address at www.dgs.state.pa.us for this type of RFQ as of the date of the RFQ.

RFQ, as used herein, means Request for Quotations, Invitation for Bids, Invitation to Qualify, or Request for Proposals, as appropriate. The Bidder/Contractor, intending to be legally bound hereby, offers and agrees, if this submission is accepted, to provide the awarded items at the price(s) set forth below at the time(s) and place(s) specified.

Large/Medium Sized 100, 113 or 125 Count Only, 38 to 40 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 50 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

20 291454 450.000 Case

FRUIT,APPLES,FRS,

3/LB,MIN113,38-42LB/CS

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Apples, Fresh, U.S. Fancy Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Waxed or Wax Free. Only Acceptable Varieties:

Braeburn, Cameo, Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jazz, Jonagold, Jonathan, McIntosh, Red Delicious. Apples Are To Be Mature, Crisp, Flavorful And Well-Colored With Clean, Firm Smooth Skins.

Free Of Bruises, Broken Skin, Decay Spots, Mold And Internal Browning.

Acceptable Pack Size: Medium Sized, 113 And 125 Count Only, 38 to 45 Pound Cartons/Boxes, Tray or Cell-Packed.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 50 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

30 291458 270.000 Case

FRUIT,BANANAS,FULL HANDS,40 LB/CS

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Bananas, Fresh, Cavendish, Full Hands.

Average of 3 Medium Bananas

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Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

FOR EACH ITEM LISTED, ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN THE UNIT PRICE COLUMN AND TOTAL COLUMN

THEN ENTER THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE

Per Pound. Stage 4 To Stage 5 Ripeness Upon Delivery.

Bananas Are To Be Of Uniform Shape And Color With Smooth, Fairly Blemish-Free Skin; Free Of Bruises, Broken Skin, Decay Spots, Mold And Dull Off-Color Skin.

Acceptable Pack Size: Full Hand Clusters Packed In 40 Pound Boxes/Cartons.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 30 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

40 291472 250.000 Case

FRUIT, TANGERINE, FRS,120 MED

SZ,40LB/CS

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Tangerine, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Acceptable Variety Types:

Tangerine, Tangelo, Mandarin.

Fruit To Be Mature, Shiny, Blemish-Free Skin And Firm Yet Resilient To Touch, With Peel Color And Texture Characteristic Of Variety;

Free From Bruising, Rough, Pitting, Browning Skin, Flesh Decay, Mold And Spongy Texture. Acceptable Pack Size: Jumbo or Large Sized Only Or 100 or 120 Count Only, 38 to 43 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

50 291461 200.000 Case

FRUIT,GRAPEFRUIT,FRS,SZ-36-48 40/LB/CS

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Grapefruit, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Varieties:

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Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Flame, Golden, Marsh White, Pink, Rio Red, Ruby Red, Star Ruby.

Grapefruit To Be Mature, Well-Shaped With Shiny, Smooth, Blemish-Free Skin And Firm Yet Resilient To Touch; Free From Rough, Pitting, Browning Skin, Watery Breakdown and Flesh Decay and Mold.

Acceptable Pack Size: Large/Medium Sized 36, 40 And 48 Count Only, 35 to 40 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

60 291605 355.000 Case

VEG, SLD MIX, PL CHOP, ICEBERG,

4-5LB/CS

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Iceberg Salad Mix, Fresh, Separate Bags Of Iceberg, Carrots And Red Cabbage. To Consist Of 90% Chopped Iceberg Lettuce, 5% Carrot Shreds And 5% Red Cabbage Shreds.

Prepared From Cleaned Iceberg Lettuce, Cleaned And Peeled Carrots And Cleaned Red Cabbage. Minimum Of 7 Days Shelf Life Upon Delivery;

Cartons/Bags To Be Stamped/Labeled With Production Date And/Or Use-By Date. Free From Mold/Mildew, Decay, Softness, Flabbiness And Wilt.

Commercially Packaged And Sealed In Poly/Plastic Bags. Acceptable Pack Size: Foodservice Pack; 5 Pound Poly/Plastic Bags, 20 Pound Per Carton/Box.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 30 cases 1/7-1/24 35 cases 1/28 40 cases 1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21 50 cases 1/3-1/31

Page: 4 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

70 291613 63.000 Case

VEG, TOMATO, FRS. 3/LB-25 LBS/CS

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Tomatoes, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade.

Only Acceptable Variety: Round/Globe;

Stage 5/Light Red To Stage 6/Red Ripeness Upon Delivery. Tomatoes To Be Ripe, Red Colored, Firm Fleshed And Smooth With Bright Shiny Skins; Free From Blemishes, Growth Cracks, Cuts, Bruising, Uneven Color, Softening, Mold/Mildew And Decay. Acceptable Pack Size: Medium/Large Sized Only, 25 Pound Containers/Boxes, Bulk.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 7 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

80 291573 22.000 Bag

VEG, CARROT, TOPPED, FRS, 50 LB/BAG

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Carrots, Topped, Fresh, Whole, U.S. No.

1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Carrots To Be Fresh, Well-Shaped, Firm, Smooth Exterior, Vibrant Orange To Red-Orange Color And Closely Trimmed Tops; Free From Mold/Mildew, Decay, Growth Cracks, Splits, Softness, Flabbiness, Wilt And Green Spots. Acceptable Pack Size:

Medium Sized, 7 to 8 Inches Length and 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 Inch Diameter, 50 Pound Poly Sacks.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 2 cases

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Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/21-1/24-1/28-1/31 6 cases 1/17

90 295499 18.000 Case

VEG,CARROT,STICKS,FRS,PREP,4/5LB/CS

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Carrots, Fresh, Sticks. Prepared From Cleaned And Peeled Carrots;

Sticks Shall be Fairly Uniform In Shape And Size And Shall Be 3 To 4 Inches Length And ½ To ¾ Inches Wide.

Minimum Of 7 Days Shelf Life Upon Delivery; Cartons/Bags To Be Stamped/Labeled With Production Date And/Or Use-By Date. Free From Mold/Mildew, Decay, Softness, Flabbiness And Wilt. Commercially Packaged And Sealed In Poly/Plastic Bags. Acceptable Pack Size: Foodservice Pack; 5 Pound Poly/Plastic Bags 20 Pound Per Carton/Box.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 2 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

100 291578 18.000 Case

VEG, CELERY,PASCAL,

FRS,30-36CT,50-60#CS

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Celery, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Variety:

Pascal. Celery To Be Light Green In Color, Long Straight Stalks With Rigid Ribs That Snap Crisply When Bent And Leaves That Are Fresh, Well-Colored And Show No Signs Of Wilting; Free From Yellowing, Wilting, Pitting, Cuts, Softness, Page: 6 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Flabbiness, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size:

Large/Medium Sized 30 Or 36 Count Only, 50 To 60 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 2 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

110 291581 18.000 Case

VEG, CUCUMBERS, FRS, 50-55 LB/CS

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Cucumbers, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Variety:

Green/Slicing.

Waxed Or Wax Free. Cucumbers To Be Mature, Firm, Well-Shaped, Even Dark Green Color And Uniform Size;

Free From Shriveling, Yellowing, Softening, Pitting, Water Soaked Spots, Soft Sunken Ends, Loose Seed Cavity, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size: Medium/Super Select Sized Only, 50 To 55 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 2 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

120 291591 90.000 Bag

VEG, ONION, FRS, 50LB BAG

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Onions, Dry, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Acceptable Varieties: Storage and Spring/Summer Red, White Or Yellow. Onions To Be Mature, Page: 7 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Firm and Hard With Tight Necks And Dry Papery Skins; Free From Shriveling, Bruising, Cuts, Sprouting, Water-Soaked Spots, Green Spots, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size: Large/Jumbo Sized Only, 50 Pound Cartons/Bags.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 10 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

130 291595 36.000 Case

VEG, PEPPER, SWEET, FRS, 22-25 LB/CS

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Peppers, Sweet, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Acceptable Varieties:

Sweet Bell Green, Orange, Red Or Yellow. Peppers To Be Mature, Fresh, Firm/Crisp, Fresh-Looking And Brightly Colored; Free From Shriveling, Bruising, Dull-Looking Appearance, Pitting, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size: Medium/Large Sized Only, 30 to 35 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 4 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

140 291596 175.000 Case

VEG, POTATO, ALL-PUR, FRS, 50LB/CS

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Potatoes, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade.

Only Acceptable Varieties: Round White, Page: 8 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Round Red and Russet.

Potatoes To Be Mature, Firm, Smooth, Uniformly Sized And Fairly Clean;

Free From Shriveling, Sprouting, Wrinkled Skins, Soft Dark Spots, Cut Surfaces, Green-Tinged Skin, Chill Injury, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size: Size A Only, 50 Pound Cartons/Sacks.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 25 cases 1/3-1/10-1/17-1/21-1/31 50 cases 1/14

150 291568 15.000 Case

VEG, CABBAGE, HEAD, FRS, 50 LB/CS

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Cabbage, Head, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Variety: Green/Domestic.

Cabbage To Be Well-Formed, Even Colored, Hard and Fairly Heavy For Size, With Leaves That Are Fairly Smooth and Very Compact; Free From Yellow, Discolored and Wilted Leaves, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size: Large/Medium-Large Sized Only, 50 Pound Cartons/Sacks.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 15 cases 1/7 160 291569 90.000 Case

VEG, CABBAGE, SHRED, FRS, PREP,4-5LB/CS

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Cabbage, Fresh, Shredded. Only Acceptable Variety: Green/Domestic.

Minimum Of 7 Days Shelf Life Upon Delivery; Cartons/Bags To Be Stamped/ Labeled With Production Date And/Or

Page: 9 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Use-By Date. Free From: Yellow, Discolored/Wilted Cabbage, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Commercially Packaged And Sealed In Poly/Plastic Bags.

Acceptable Pack Size: Foodservice Pack;

5 Pound Poly/Plastic Bags, 20 Pound Per Carton/Box.

Shipping Instructions Deliver 30 cases 1/14-1/28-1/31

170 291564 18.000 Case

VEG, BROCCOLI CROWNS, FRS, 20 LB/CS

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Broccoli, Fresh, Florets. Prepared From Cleaned Broccoli Heads;

Florets Shall be Fairly Uniform In Shape And Size.

Minimum Of 7 Days Shelf Life Upon Delivery; Cartons/Bags To Be Stamped/Labeled With Production Date And/Or Use-By Date.

Free From Mold/Mildew, Decay, Softness, Flabbiness And Wilt.

Commercially Packaged And Sealed In Poly/Plastic Bags.

Acceptable Pack Size: Foodservice Pack;

3 Pound Poly/Plastic Bags, 12 Pound Per Carton/Box.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 2 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

180 291576 9.000 Case

VEG,CAULIFLOWER,

HEAD,FRS,9-12CT25-30#CS

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Cauliflower, Head, Fresh, U.S. No. 1

Page: 10 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Grade or Better OR Equivalent Quality Top Grade. Only Acceptable Variety: White.

Cauliflower To Be Mature, Creamy White With Compact Curds And Bright Green, Fresh, Firmly Attached Jacket Leaves;

Free From Grey-Brown Discoloration, Curd Softening, Water-Soaked Appearance, Spotting, Bruising, Yellowing or Wilted Leaves, Mold/Mildew And Decay.

Acceptable Pack Size:

Trimmed, Film-Wrapped Heads, Large/Medium Sized 9 And 12 Count Only, 25 to 30 Pound Cartons/Boxes.

Shipping Instructions

Deliver 1 cases 1/3-1/7-1/10-1/14-1/17-1/21-1/24-1/28- 1/31

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ITEMS:

*** NO FURTHER INFORMATION ***

Page: 11 / 11 RFQ - Invitation For Bids

Collective Number:

CN00036779

SHOW THIS NUMBER ON BID ENVELOPE

RFQ Date: 12/07/2012

REPRINT

Item Description of Items Quantity UOM Unit Total Line No. Price Item Price

Bidder/Contractor's Signature

SIGN AND PRINT NAME BELOW

AUTHORIZED OFFICER / PARTNER / OWNER (CIRCLE ONE) DATE

ENTER TOTAL BID AMOUNT HERE

ALL PRICES ARE

F.O.B. DESTINATION

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