Food Services YFC#2

The state of Pennsylvania is seeking a food services contractor for Youth Forestry Camp #2 located in White Haven, specifically covering jurisdictions including Carbon County, Northumberland County, and McConnellsburg Borough. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract number 66d61b86323913d9c80b246e, was posted on April 28, 2011, with proposals due by May 19, 2011. The primary objective is to secure a vendor capable of providing comprehensive onsite food services, which include preparing and serving three full meals per day along with additional snacks for camp residents. The contractor will be responsible for meeting nutritional standards, managing food preparation, and ensuring consistent meal service throughout the camp's operational period. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, typical considerations for such contracts would likely include food quality, nutritional compliance, cost-effectiveness, and demonstrated experience in institutional food service delivery.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to standard food service providers with appropriate commercial capabilities and experience in institutional catering. Given the scope of providing three daily meals plus snacks for a youth forestry camp, potential bidders would likely need to demonstrate professional food service credentials, adherence to health and safety regulations, and capacity to consistently serve a structured institutional meal program. While no specific budget range was provided, institutional food service contracts of this nature typically require vendors to submit comprehensive pricing proposals that cover ingredient costs, labor, equipment, and service delivery. The contract appears to be focused on serving the Youth Forestry Camp #2, suggesting a defined service period aligned with the camp's operational schedule.