1168 Margarine

This state and local contract opportunity involves a procurement by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically targeting SCI Forest, for a margarine supply contract spanning July through September 2016. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 66d5d28e323913d9c80aa468, was posted on May 12, 2016, with a proposal submission deadline of May 26, 2016. The procurement encompasses Forest County and Marion Heights Borough, with the specific focus on supplying margarine to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Forest. While the detailed specifications are not fully elaborated in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears to be a standard goods procurement for institutional food service. The Bidder Instruction Guide suggests a comprehensive submission process through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, which requires potential vendors to carefully review solicitation details, complete pricing information, respond to questionnaires, and attach necessary supporting documentation. Prospective bidders must adhere to the strict submission guidelines and ensure all required materials are submitted electronically through the designated portal by the May 26, 2016 deadline.

The contract opportunity documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The Bidder Instruction Guide provides a generalized framework for participation, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified suppliers who can meet the institutional food service requirements. Without additional context, the potential award value and budget range cannot be definitively determined from the available information. The solicitation appears to be a standard procurement for a state correctional facility, indicating a potential need for consistent, high-volume margarine supply over a three-month period. Interested vendors would need to demonstrate capability to meet institutional food service standards, provide competitive pricing, and comply with all Commonwealth of Pennsylvania procurement protocols. The electronic submission process through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal suggests a modernized, standardized approach to government contracting that emphasizes transparency and equal access for potential suppliers.