December 2013 produce

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by ID 66d5f63c323913d9c80ae1d7, is a procurement for produce to be delivered to SCI Retreat in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania, for the month of December 2013. The procurement involves Lackawanna County and Dale Borough, with the solicitation posted on November 4, 2013, and responses due by November 13, 2013. The specific details of the produce requirements, quantities, and delivery specifications are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward food supply contract for a state correctional institution, targeting the procurement of fresh produce for institutional use during the specified month. Potential bidders are required to complete a detailed chart identifying the manufacturer and state or foreign country of origin for each produce item, in compliance with the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of General Services.

The contract opportunity includes specific provisions related to in-state preferences and manufacturing origin requirements. Pennsylvania resident bidders must provide information about their business status to claim potential in-state preference advantages. The solicitation is subject to the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which means bidders from states with similar procurement preferences may receive favorable consideration. While no specific budget range or award value is provided, the procurement is likely subject to standard state procurement guidelines and budgetary constraints for institutional food service. The Right to Know documentation attached suggests potential transparency requirements for the contract, indicating that detailed information about the procurement may be available through formal request processes. No specific incumbent vendors or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation.