Block Ice and Bagged Cube Ice for ASPC-Safford

The Arizona State Procurement Office, specifically through the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) in Safford, is seeking qualified vendors to provide block ice and bagged cube ice for their facility. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 669121e0c35a7c9ad00ef256, is currently open for bidding with a posted date of June 12, 2024, and a submission deadline of June 19, 2024. The procurement process will be managed by Elena Adame, the designated Procurement Officer, who can be contacted at 602-364-3785 or via email. Potential vendors must carefully review the solicitation requirements and ensure they can meet the specified deliverables for ice supply to the correctional facility. Interested parties should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to consistently provide high-quality block and cube ice, adhering to all state procurement regulations and institutional supply standards.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, state and local contracts often have provisions for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or local vendors. Potential bidders should verify any specific qualifications or enterprise designations that might provide competitive advantages during the evaluation process. The contract appears to be focused on a specific institutional supply need for the Safford prison complex, suggesting a potential for ongoing, consistent ice supply requirements. Although exact budget ranges are not specified, institutional ice procurement contracts typically involve substantial volume commitments. Vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing, demonstrate reliability of supply, and potentially offer flexible delivery schedules to meet the unique logistical demands of a state correctional facility.