Fresh Produce

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) CDFS Department is seeking bids for a fresh produce supply contract through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The procurement is specifically for providing fresh produce on an as-needed basis, to be delivered to the college's Gresham campus located at 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030. The contract will span a 24-month period with a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000. Proposals are due by 2:30 PM on November 20, 2023, and the college reserves the right to determine the most responsible bidder. The RFP requires bidders to submit comprehensive pricing for commonly ordered fresh produce items, including associated delivery costs. Evaluation criteria are structured across multiple dimensions: price will receive 40 points, written answers 30 points, references 15 points, and the cover letter 15 points. Bidders must complete a detailed questionnaire addressing qualifications, product quality, order fulfillment capabilities, responsiveness, delivery timeframes, sourcing methods, and unique organizational strengths.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide three references from similar service engagements, which will be evaluated as part of the proposal scoring. While no incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, the procurement appears open to various produce suppliers capable of meeting MHCC's specific requirements. The contract's maximum value of $300,000 over 24 months suggests a moderate-scale procurement opportunity for food service providers or agricultural distributors. The comprehensive evaluation approach indicates MHCC is seeking a vendor that can demonstrate not just competitive pricing, but also reliability, product quality, and robust operational capabilities in produce procurement and delivery.