1141 SCI CBS Frozen Fish

The state of Pennsylvania is seeking electronic bids for frozen fish procurement for SCI Cambridge Springs, a state correctional institution located within jurisdictions including Crawford County, Cumberland County, and Camp Hill Borough. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 66d5e82a323913d9c80ac813, was posted on November 24, 2014, with proposals due by December 9, 2014. This solicitation is specifically targeting vendors capable of supplying frozen fish products according to detailed specifications. Electronic bid submission is the only acceptable method for responding to this opportunity. The procurement appears to be a standard institutional food service contract, with vendors expected to provide high-quality frozen fish products that meet the specific requirements of the correctional facility. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the attached specifications and ensure their ability to meet the precise delivery, quality, and quantity standards outlined in the solicitation documents.

While specific details about set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly provided in the available information, state correctional facility contracts typically have robust vendor qualification requirements. Potential bidders will likely need to demonstrate food safety certifications, proven supply chain reliability, and the capacity to consistently meet institutional food service standards. The contract likely represents a significant institutional food procurement opportunity, though the exact budget range or award value is not specified in the current documentation. Vendors should anticipate potential requirements for comprehensive food safety documentation, proof of product origin, nutritional specifications, and potentially prior experience in supplying institutional food services. Given the nature of correctional facility procurement, vendors can expect a rigorous evaluation process that will assess not just price, but also reliability, product quality, delivery consistency, and compliance with state procurement regulations.