Produce

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for procuring fresh produce for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Dallas, specifically targeting multiple produce items including bananas, apples, oranges, and various vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peppers, potatoes, radishes, salad mix, tomatoes, and cauliflower. The procurement opportunity covers Luzerne County and specifically the Dixonville CDP jurisdiction, with bids due on November 14, 2011, at 2:30 pm. The solicitation requires detailed product specifications and quality requirements for each produce item, with vendors expected to provide pricing on a per-unit and total item basis. Delivery dates are scheduled between December 5, 2011, and December 23, 2011, with specific quantities and delivery locations clearly outlined in the IFB documentation. Vendors must adhere to the comprehensive product specifications and terms and conditions available on the Department of General Services website.

The IFB documentation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on respondent types. No incumbent vendor is identified in the provided materials, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement appears to be a targeted produce supply contract for a state correctional facility. The solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process where vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed product specifications, deliver the required quantities, and comply with the established delivery schedules. The contract appears to be a short-term procurement covering produce deliveries for a specific period in December 2011, with potential for future competitive bidding cycles.