Frozen Vegetables

The state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of frozen vegetables by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, spanning Montgomery County and specifically involving Arona Borough. The invitation for bids (IFB) seeks a vendor to supply 660 total cases of specific frozen vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and baby lima beans, with deliveries scheduled for January 7th, February 7th, and March 7th. The solicitation requires vendors to provide vegetables that meet or exceed U.S. Grade B quality standards, with strict prohibitions on added salt or sodium. Bidders must submit unit and total pricing for each line item, with pricing terms set as F.O.B. destination. The bid opening date is December 21, 2012, with a proposed contract period of three months. Vendors are expected to provide detailed product specifications and comply with all procurement requirements outlined in the bid documentation.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or specific restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid accessible to qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified frozen vegetable requirements. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the total volume of 660 cases suggests a moderate-scale procurement. The bid is structured to allow vendors to propose competitive pricing for the required frozen vegetable items, with the Department of Corrections likely selecting the most responsive and responsible bidder based on meeting the technical specifications and offering the most advantageous pricing.