WMHC Fresh Produce for 10/7/25 Delivery

The state of Maryland, specifically Washington County, is seeking a fresh produce procurement for the Western Maryland Hospital Center, with delivery scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The contract opportunity was posted on October 1, 2025, with proposals due by October 6, 2025, indicating a tight submission timeline of approximately five days. This procurement appears to be a targeted food supply contract focused on delivering fresh produce to a regional healthcare facility. The solicitation requires vendors to provide high-quality, fresh produce that meets specific institutional standards for a healthcare setting. The key deliverable is a comprehensive produce order to be delivered directly to the Western Maryland Hospital Center on the specified date, suggesting a precise logistics and supply chain requirement.

While specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement appears to be a standard local government contract opportunity. The contract likely represents a moderate-value procurement targeting local or regional produce suppliers capable of meeting healthcare institutional food service standards. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is provided in the current documentation. The contract's focus on fresh produce for a hospital setting implies potential preference for local agricultural vendors or those with established food safety certifications. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality, fresh produce within strict timeframes and potentially meet institutional food safety and handling requirements.