501 Froz Fruit & Veg Apr-Jun 2022 Plk JO

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically involving Washington County and Pittsburgh City, is seeking a vendor to deliver frozen fruits and vegetables to Polk Center for the period of April through June 2022. The procurement is detailed in a solicitation numbered 501 Froz Fruit & Veg Apr-Jun 2022 Plk JO, which was posted on February 17, 2022, with proposals due by March 4, 2022. The contract requires delivery of 28 distinct frozen vegetable items and 8 frozen fruit items, with precise specifications including quality standards, acceptable pack sizes, and approved brands. The delivery schedule, documented in an attached Excel file, outlines specific delivery dates from April 11, 2022, to June 20, 2022, and includes a comprehensive list of frozen food products such as corn muffins, French toast, pancakes, waffles, various cakes, pizza souffle, stuffed shells, pierogies, lasagna, and multiple egg products. Vendors must provide the latest season's pack and adhere to strict commodity listing requirements set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondent organizations. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation, and there are no mentioned integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. While precise award values are not specified, the comprehensive delivery schedule and detailed commodity specifications suggest a substantial procurement opportunity. The bid requires pricing on both unit and total cost bases for each individual item, indicating a potentially significant contract value. Prospective vendors must carefully review the technical specifications in the "09-FROZ FRT VEG SPECS 02-17.doc" file, which provides exhaustive details about product quality, packaging, and delivery expectations. Interested suppliers should demonstrate capability to meet the precise requirements for frozen produce delivery to the Polk Center during the specified quarterly period.