June 2014 Produce

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for fresh produce to be delivered to SCI Retreat for the month of June 2014, located in Luzerne County, specifically Dale Borough, Pennsylvania. The solicitation was posted on April 22, 2014, with a response deadline of May 1, 2014. While specific details about the exact quantity, quality, or specifications of the fresh produce are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a targeted food supply contract for a state correctional institution. The contract seems focused on sourcing agricultural products for institutional meal services. The procurement is being conducted by the Pennsylvania state government, with jurisdiction spanning Luzerne County and Dale Borough. The opportunity's primary objective is to secure a monthly produce supply for the institutional kitchen at SCI Retreat.

The contract opportunity is subject to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown within the state. Bidders must disclose the state of manufacture for each item and provide residency status information. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the state's procurement guidelines suggest a preference for in-state vendors. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the documentation. The Reciprocal Limitations Act indicates that the Commonwealth will apply a preference equal to the preference used by the bidder's home state, which could potentially impact vendor selection. Vendors must comply with the state's requirements for product origin and be prepared to demonstrate their eligibility for any applicable in-state preferences.