3rd Qtr FY 24 Food Bid - Weekly Produce

This solicitation seeks weekly produce deliveries for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 to the Federal Correctional Institution in McDowell, West Virginia. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons seeks bids for 17 line items of fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, salad mixes, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, cantaloupes, and honeydew melons. Bids will be evaluated based on past performance, socio-economic status, price, delivery schedule, and freshness, with emphasis placed on past delivery performance, schedule, and freshness. Bids are due by February 29, 2024.

The opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns. Deliveries must occur weekly between April 1, 2024 and June 28, 2024, with orders fluctuating based on needs. The entire weekly produce requirement will be awarded to a single vendor who can meet requirements for pricing, quality, and delivery between 7:30am and 2:30pm Mondays through Fridays at the FCI warehouse in Welch, West Virginia. Strict quality and freshness standards apply, with at least 90 days of shelf life required from delivery and the ability to provide the specified quantities.