1166 Liquid Coffee

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy is seeking electronic bids for a liquid coffee procurement across multiple counties including Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Masontown Borough. The solicitation, identified as Bid #6100036774, specifically requires vendors to provide Coffee Concentrate, Dispensing Equipment, and Services to the Elizabethtown Training Academy through June 2016. Electronic submissions must be made through the Commonwealth's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system, with the final bid due date extended to January 22, 2016, at 2:00 PM. The bid documents include detailed specifications and requirements for product delivery, with strict adherence to listed specifications and no acceptable deviations. Vendors must carefully review all addendum documents, including Terms and Conditions, Specifications, and Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements, to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the available documentation. The bid appears to be an open competitive procurement for coffee service and equipment, potentially applicable to multiple county correctional and training facilities. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement suggests a focused, time-limited contract for coffee concentrate and related dispensing services. The electronic bidding process through the SRM system indicates a preference for technologically capable vendors who can meet precise product specifications and deliver consistent service across multiple jurisdictional locations. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements and provide comprehensive coffee service solutions for the Department of Corrections Training Academy.