Fresh Produce June 2016

The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of fresh produce for SCI Retreat in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, specifically for the month of June 2016. The contract, identified by the unique ID 66d5d30d323913d9c80aa532, was originally posted on May 4, 2016, with a proposal submission deadline of May 10, 2016. The procurement is focused on supplying fresh produce to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat, indicating a critical food service contract for a state correctional facility. While specific details about the exact quantity, quality, or type of fresh produce are not provided in the source document, vendors would likely need to demonstrate the ability to consistently supply high-quality, fresh agricultural products that meet institutional food service standards. The tight timeline between posting and submission dates suggests this is an expedited procurement process that requires quick vendor response and readiness to fulfill the contract requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be a standard state procurement opportunity open to qualified produce vendors who can meet the institutional requirements of SCI Retreat. Because the contract is for a correctional facility, potential vendors would likely need to pass background checks, demonstrate food safety compliance, and have experience supplying large institutional food service contracts. While no specific award value or budget range is specified, institutional food service contracts typically involve significant monetary value given the ongoing monthly nature of food procurement. The involvement of both Lackawanna County and Dale Borough jurisdictions suggests a potentially complex local government procurement process that may require detailed understanding of regional contracting procedures.