Frozen Miscellaneous Food, Jul-Sep 2024

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically through the Selinsgrove Center in Susquehanna County, is soliciting bids for a perishable food contract covering miscellaneous frozen food items for the period of July through September 2024. This procurement opportunity (ID: 6661e1be2075740923089ee8) is focused on acquiring a comprehensive range of frozen food products, including bakery items, eggs, and frozen meals for institutional food service. The bid was posted on June 6, 2024, with a critical submission deadline of June 21, 2024, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors can expect standard assessment protocols typical of state procurement processes, which likely include factors such as pricing, product quality, delivery reliability, and compliance with nutritional and food safety standards. Vendors should carefully review all bid specifications and ensure their submissions meet the precise requirements of the Selinsgrove Center's food service needs.

The contract appears to be open to standard commercial food suppliers without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. Given the institutional nature of the procurement, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate robust food handling capabilities, consistent supply chain management, and the ability to deliver high-quality frozen food products on a regular schedule throughout the July-September 2024 period. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the current documentation, state institutional food contracts typically represent substantial annual expenditures. Potential bidders should be equipped to handle large-volume institutional food service requirements, including potential requirements for detailed nutritional documentation, consistent product quality, and flexible delivery mechanisms. Interested vendors should contact the Selinsgrove Center procurement office directly to obtain complete bid package details and ensure full compliance with all procurement requirements.