July 2011 Produce

The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cresson, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting bids for a produce procurement contract covering the month of July 2011. The invitation for bids (IFB) seeks various fresh fruits and vegetables, including specific produce items such as apples, bananas, cantaloupes, grapefruits, oranges, peaches, watermelons, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, radishes, salad mixes, and tomatoes. The procurement requires vendors to deliver produce before 9:30 AM on scheduled dates between July 5, 2011 and July 26, 2011, with delivery personnel responsible for ensuring produce is accessible for unloading by the institution's forklift. The bid submission deadline is June 1, 2011, and the contract will be awarded on a group basis. Vendors must carefully complete the bid form and meet all specified delivery and quality requirements for the produce items.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are directly identified in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified produce vendors who can meet the institutional delivery specifications and quantity requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract covers produce deliveries for a correctional institution throughout July 2011. The procurement is accompanied by a Right-to-Know Law document that outlines contractor obligations regarding information disclosure, requiring vendors to provide requested information within 14 calendar days and potentially cooperate with Commonwealth information requests. Vendors should be prepared to potentially provide contact information and comply with potential information requests related to the contract, understanding that the Commonwealth retains sole authority in determining public record status.