IFB - 2024-012 - Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables. The contract requires the delivery of a variety of fresh produce to SVMHI twice per week throughout the year. The IFB lists approximately 32 line items of fresh fruits and vegetables, with estimated quantities and required specifications. Bids are due by March 18, 2024, and an optional pre-bid conference will be held on March 4, 2024. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, with four one-year renewal options. Bidders must provide fixed fees for services in addition to reimbursable costs for the produce at the contract distributor's cost. Pricing is based on a "delivered to distributor's warehouse" basis and must include cooling, refrigeration, and other freight-related charges.

The contract is set aside for DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, and the successful bidder must comply with small business subcontracting plan requirements. Payment will be made within 30 days upon receipt of a valid invoice in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. The Notice of Award indicates that the contract was awarded to Crook Brothers, Inc. for the jurisdictions of Danville City, Virginia, but does not provide any additional details on the award value or incumbent information.