SCI Cambridge Springs Aug Fresh Produce

The state contract opportunity, identified by ID 66d5df14323913d9c80ab87a, involves SCI Cambridge Springs soliciting electronic bids for fresh produce products from approved vendors across Pennsylvania. The procurement specifically targets jurisdictions including Crawford County, Cumberland County, and Camp Hill Borough. The bid was posted on July 1, 2015, with a submission deadline of July 15, 2015, indicating a relatively short procurement cycle. The primary objective is to establish a vendor relationship for supplying fresh produce to the state correctional institution, with detailed specifications likely attached to the original bid document. Electronic submission is mandated, which suggests a preference for digital bid responses and potentially streamlined evaluation processes.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly provided in the document, state institutional procurements often have provisions for small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract appears to be a standard institutional food supply procurement for a state correctional facility, which typically implies potential annual contract values ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the facility's size and population. The scope is limited to fresh produce, indicating a focused procurement targeting a specific category of food service supplies. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the available information. Potential bidders would need to demonstrate capability to consistently supply fresh produce to a state correctional institution, likely requiring food safety certifications, reliable distribution networks, and compliance with institutional procurement regulations.