1148-May Produce

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for the Montgomery County area including Arona Borough, is seeking a vendor to provide fresh produce for the State Correctional Institution at Graterford (SCI-Graterford) for the month of May 2017. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits proposals for 18 different produce items, including oranges, apples, bananas, mixed salad, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The procurement is identified by RFQ #6100042335, with bids due by April 18, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Quantities are estimated and will be adjusted based on the facility's population and menu requirements. The bid requires all prices to be F.O.B. destination with no additional charges permitted after award, and produce will be thoroughly inspected upon delivery, with any non-compliant items subject to immediate rejection and replacement by the vendor.

The procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses, with a requirement that the awarded vendor must perform at least 60% of the work in-house. Bidders must complete and submit a Reciprocal Limitations Agreement with their proposal, and bid results will be publicly posted on the Department of General Services (DGS) eMarketplace website. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers produce procurement for a state correctional facility. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with bid specifications and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality, fresh produce that meets the facility's nutritional needs and quantity demands for the specified contract period.