1148-MarchProduce

Montgomery County and Arona Borough in Pennsylvania are seeking a vendor to provide fresh produce for the SCIG (Social Community Intervention Group) for the month of March 2017 through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement solicits bids for a comprehensive range of produce items including oranges, apples, bananas, salad mix, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Estimated quantities for these items range from 18 to 480 cases or bags, with specific delivery requirements mandating precise invoicing and shipping of exact bid quantities. The bid submission deadline is February 21, 2017, at 10:00 AM, with all pricing required to be FOB destination and no additional charges permitted after contract award. Produce will be subject to immediate inspection upon delivery, with any non-compliant items summarily rejected.

This procurement is specifically set aside for small business vendors, with a strict requirement that the awarded vendor must perform 60% of the contract work in-house. Vendors must provide an active small business certification as part of their bid package to be considered eligible. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the broad range of produce items suggests a potentially significant monthly procurement budget. The contract appears focused on supporting local small businesses while ensuring high-quality, fresh produce delivery to community intervention services. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure, but the detailed specifications indicate a structured procurement process designed to ensure consistent, high-quality produce supply for the specified governmental jurisdiction.