July 2013 Produce SCI Cambridge Springs

The State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs is seeking a produce vendor to supply fresh produce for the month of July 2013 through a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The procurement specifically requires 17 different produce items, including potatoes, lettuce, peppers, onions, celery, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, cabbage, bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit, peaches, nectarines, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Each produce item has detailed specifications regarding quantity and quality requirements, with delivery to be made FOB destination. The RFQ was posted on June 7, 2013, with a strict bid submission deadline of June 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM. Potential vendors must provide unit prices and total prices for each line item, adhering to the comprehensive specifications outlined in the solicitation document. The contract period is limited to the month of July 2013, with no mentioned renewal options.

The solicitation indicates a preference for Pennsylvania-based suppliers under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides a competitive advantage to bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown within Pennsylvania. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFQ includes provisions related to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, which requires contractors to assist the Commonwealth in responding to information requests. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the produce contract. Vendors must comply with additional contractual terms and conditions referenced on the state's website, including potential requirements for providing information related to the contract and responding to public records requests within specified timeframes. The procurement is specifically for the State Correctional Institution located in Crawford County, with the solicitation originating from Camp Hill Borough.