FRZ veggies APR, may, june 16 @ SCI-coal township

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically Montour County, is seeking an electronic bid for frozen vegetable procurement for SCI-Coal Township. The contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 66d5d60f323913d9c80aa96a, requires a vendor to supply various frozen vegetables with accompanying nutritional labels. The solicitation was posted on March 7, 2016, with proposals due by March 21, 2016. Vendors must be prepared to deliver frozen vegetables during specific timeframes in April, May, and June of 2016. The procurement appears to be for institutional food service, targeting the nutritional needs of the state correctional facility. Interested vendors must carefully review delivery schedules and ensure compliance with nutritional labeling requirements. The electronic bidding process suggests a structured submission method with potential digital documentation requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, state and local contracts often have provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or small business participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the current solicitation. The contract appears to be a focused, short-term procurement for a specific correctional facility's food service needs. Given the institutional nature of the procurement, potential vendors should be prepared to meet strict food safety, quality, and delivery standards. Although no specific budget range is provided, institutional food service contracts typically require vendors to demonstrate competitive pricing, consistent supply capabilities, and adherence to nutritional guidelines. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive product specifications, pricing structures, and proof of their ability to meet the precise delivery requirements outlined in the bid documentation.