1148-Frozen Veg

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for SCI Graterford located in Montgomery County, is seeking bids for a frozen vegetable supply contract through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 1148-Frozen VEG FY15. The procurement opportunity seeks a vendor to supply 200 cases each of frozen broccoli florets and Brussels sprouts, with delivery scheduled for July 20th. The bid solicitation is open from June 29, 2015, through July 9, 2015, at 10:00 AM, with bids to be submitted electronically. Vendors must provide a nutrition facts label and adhere to strict delivery requirements, including shipping and invoicing in the exact quantities, units of measure, and package sizes originally bid. No substitutions are permitted without prior approval, and no additional charges can be added after award. The contract will be awarded on a line-item basis, with estimated quantities subject to adjustment based on population and menu needs.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors bidding $10,000 or more must complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Compliance Form, and purchase orders of $5,000 or more are subject to the Right to Know Law. Bid results will be publicly posted on the DGS eMarketplace website. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation involves approximately 400 total cases of frozen vegetables. Vendors must ensure F.O.B. destination pricing and understand that deliveries will not be accepted on state holidays. The contract appears to be a straightforward supply agreement for institutional food service, likely for the state correctional facility, with a clear focus on precise product specifications and delivery requirements.