1148-April Produce

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by ID 66d5f161323913d9c80ad881, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for fresh produce procurement by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Correctional Institution at Graterford (SCIG) located in Montgomery County, specifically serving Arona Borough. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide a comprehensive array of fresh fruits and vegetables for the month of April 2014, encompassing 16 distinct line items including oranges, apples, bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and pears. The bid requires detailed pricing for each produce item, with deliveries to be made F.O.B. destination, and no additional charges permitted after contract award. Bids were due by March 25, 2014, at 2:00 PM, with the contract specifically covering April 2014 produce deliveries. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on comprehensive bid completeness, pricing, and the vendor's ability to meet specified quantity and quality requirements.

The contract opportunity includes specific vendor qualifications, notably requiring that the small business vendor must perform at least 60% of the work in-house and maintain an active certification to be submitted with the bid. Vendors were required to complete a Reciprocal Limitations Agreement as part of their submission. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive produce list suggests a moderate-value contract for institutional food procurement. Bid results were to be publicly posted on the Department of General Services (DGS) eMarketplace website, ensuring transparency in the procurement process. The solicitation appears designed to provide flexibility for small and potentially local vendors while maintaining strict quality and delivery standards for the correctional institution's produce needs.