Perishable Food

This state and local contract opportunity, identified by the ID 66d5f200323913d9c80ad9cd, involves the procurement of perishable food products for the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy, located in Frackville, Pennsylvania. The procurement is specifically for food stuffs, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, and frozen vegetables, to be delivered to the correctional facility. The contract was posted on March 5, 2014, with a strict proposal submission deadline of March 11, 2014, indicating a short turnaround time for potential vendors. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Somerset County and Franklin Borough, both in Pennsylvania. Key objectives include ensuring a consistent and high-quality food supply for the correctional institution, with vendor qualifications likely emphasizing food safety standards, reliable delivery capabilities, and the ability to meet institutional nutritional requirements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors would presumably be assessed on factors such as product quality, pricing, delivery reliability, and compliance with institutional food service regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be open to standard food vendors capable of meeting the correctional institution's requirements. Given the nature of the contract and its institutional setting, potential vendors would likely need to demonstrate comprehensive food service capabilities, including cold chain management, consistent supply chain reliability, and compliance with state correctional facility food service standards. Although no specific award value or budget range is provided, institutional food service contracts typically represent significant ongoing revenue opportunities for qualified vendors. The contract's focus on perishable goods suggests a potential long-term or recurring procurement arrangement with the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly stated in the available information.