CBS Juice

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically for SCI Cambridge Springs located in Crawford County, is soliciting electronic bids for a one-year contract to procure fruit-flavored beverage bases. The invitation for bid (IFB) seeks 15 to 17 containers of various juice flavors, including fruit punch, grape, iced tea, lemon, and orange, to be delivered monthly on the 7th. The beverage bases must meet specific technical requirements, such as being calcium-fortified, low-calorie (maximum 10 calories per 8-fluid ounce serving), and include detailed nutritional and ingredient information. Bids are due by May 7, 2014, at 2:00 PM, with the contract period running from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. Vendors must quote prices on a per-unit basis, with all prices F.O.B. destination, and the contract may be awarded by total aggregate or line item depending on pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The successful vendor will be required to provide and service juice/fruit beverage dispensers at no additional cost to the facility. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the contract includes flexibility for quantity adjustments, with the awarded vendor agreeing to provide additional units at the original contract unit rate as needed. The estimated contract value is not specified in the documentation, but the requirement involves monthly delivery of 15-17 containers of juice bases. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids including pricing, nutritional details, and complete product specifications through electronic submission methods, with potential disqualification for failure to comply with all bidding requirements.