SCI forest 1ST QTR frozen vegetabale bid

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically SCI Forest located in Forest County and Manor Borough, is seeking a vendor to provide frozen vegetable deliveries for the first quarter of the year. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 66d5f539323913d9c80adffb, requires a qualified vendor to execute monthly deliveries of frozen vegetables during January, February, and March. The primary objective is to establish a reliable supply chain for frozen vegetable products to the state correctional institution. The bid was posted on November 26, 2013, with a submission deadline of December 10, 2013, indicating a relatively short procurement cycle. Potential vendors must be capable of consistently meeting the monthly delivery requirements and supplying high-quality frozen vegetables that meet institutional procurement standards. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors will likely be assessed on factors such as product quality, delivery reliability, pricing, and ability to meet the specified monthly delivery schedule.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the contract opportunity details. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the institutional food supply requirements. Information regarding incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or precise budget ranges was not provided in the available documentation. The contract seems focused on establishing a straightforward frozen vegetable supply arrangement for a state correctional facility during the first quarter of the year. Potential bidders would need to demonstrate logistical capabilities for consistent monthly deliveries and compliance with institutional food service procurement standards. While the exact award value is not specified, institutional food service contracts typically represent ongoing revenue opportunities for qualified vendors with robust supply chain and distribution capabilities.