PUR006-23 Fresh Produce

The State of Maryland, through the Board of Education of Prince George's County, is soliciting bids for the procurement of fresh produce via Invitation for Bid (IFB) #PUR-006-23. The IFB seeks to establish a one-year contract, with four optional one-year renewals, for the provision of a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as some processed produce items, to support the school district's food service program serving approximately 132,000 students. Bidders must provide detailed pricing on a per-unit and per-case basis, including any markup fees, handling charges, and costs for USDA-donated produce. Bids are due by February 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST and must be submitted through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage platform as well as in hard copy format. The Board will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost per item.

The IFB indicates a preference for locally-sourced produce when available and requires compliance with the Board's Minority Business Enterprise program. No set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations are specified. The current incumbent vendor information is not provided, nor is the estimated annual contract value, though the IFB notes an estimated annual spend of $4,000,000 for fresh produce. Pricing adjustments may be considered at the time of contract renewal upon written request and supporting documentation.