1168 liquid coffee bid

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of liquid coffee and a coffee dispenser for SCI Forest, a state facility located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bid solicits both regular and decaf liquid coffee supply, along with an associated coffee dispenser, to be delivered from October 2014 through June 30, 2017. The procurement is being conducted by Forest County and Masontown Borough, with a bid submission deadline of September 23, 2014. The contract appears focused on providing a consistent coffee service for the state correctional institution, with requirements for specific coffee types and a dispensing system. The solicitation was initially posted on September 10, 2014, providing potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, interested vendors would need to review the attached Bidder Instruction Guide for comprehensive submission requirements.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation based on the provided information. The attached Bidder Instruction Guide suggests that potential suppliers will need to navigate the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal to submit their responses, indicating a standardized procurement process. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of supplying liquid coffee and a compatible dispenser to a state correctional facility. While no specific budget range or award value is detailed, the three-year contract duration from October 2014 to June 30, 2017, suggests a potentially substantial ongoing supply arrangement for the facility's coffee service needs.