Fresh produce

SCI-Albion, a state correctional institution located in Pennsylvania, is seeking competitive bids for fresh produce procurement for February 2017. The contract opportunity, identified by the tracking number 66ccac1a968d0a8c8a0796dc, was posted on January 6, 2017, with proposals due by January 20, 2017. The solicitation specifically targets suppliers capable of providing fresh produce to the correctional facility, with the procurement covering Erie County and the Hokendauqua Census Designated Place (CDP). While detailed specifications are not provided in the available information, vendors should be prepared to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their ability to consistently supply high-quality fresh produce that meets institutional food service standards. Potential bidders will need to carefully review all procurement documents and ensure their submissions are compliant with state purchasing guidelines. The tight timeline between posting and proposal due date suggests vendors must act quickly to prepare and submit their bid packages.

No specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be a standard institutional food service contract without clear indications of preferences for minority-owned, disadvantaged, or small business enterprises. Similarly, no information was provided about incumbent vendors, existing produce supply infrastructure, or specific budget ranges for the fresh produce contract. Vendors interested in this opportunity should contact SCI-Albion directly to obtain complete bidding requirements, detailed product specifications, delivery expectations, and any additional qualifying criteria for participation in the procurement process. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the correctional facility's fresh produce needs for the February 2017 period.