1148-sept produce

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically for the CORR SCI Graterford facility located in Montgomery County's Arona Borough, is seeking a produce vendor to supply fresh fruits and vegetables for September 2016. The procurement is structured as an Invitation For Bid (IFB) covering 16 line items of produce, including oranges, apples, bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The bid requires vendors to provide precise unit pricing and total line item costs, with quantities estimated and subject to adjustment based on current facility population and menu requirements. The bid is set to close on August 18, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with deliveries scheduled for September 2016. All pricing must be F.O.B. destination, and vendors must adhere to strict delivery specifications, including no deliveries on state holidays and immediate replacement of non-compliant produce.

The contract is specifically set aside for small business participation, mandating that the awarded vendor must perform at least 60% of the work in-house. Vendors are required to include a reciprocal limitations agreement with their bid submission. No additional charges can be added after the contract award, and bid results will be publicly posted on the DGS eMarketplace website. Vendors must ship and invoice using the exact quantities, units of measure, and package sizes originally proposed in the bid. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive produce list suggests a moderate-value contract focused on supporting the institutional food service needs of the correctional facility. Prospective bidders must demonstrate capability to consistently deliver high-quality, fresh produce while meeting all specified procurement requirements and small business participation guidelines.