WMHC Fresh Produce for 4/15/25 Delivery

The state of Maryland, specifically Washington County, is soliciting a procurement opportunity for fresh produce delivery to the Western Maryland Hospital Center, scheduled for April 15, 2025. The bid opportunity, identified by contract ID 67f68ea78de9b00e590f9ea8, requires vendors to provide a comprehensive produce order including various fruits and vegetables. The detailed bid sheet encompasses multiple produce items such as 100-count Red Delicious Apples, 150-count Petite Bananas, Cantaloupe, Red and Green Grapes, Oranges, and multiple lettuce varieties including Romaine hearts, Salad mix, and Spring mix. Vegetable selections include shredded cabbage, baby carrots, cucumbers, Idaho baking potatoes, and diced potatoes, with case sizes ranging from 1 lb to 40 lb packages. The bid is formally posted on April 8, 2025, with responses due by April 14, 2025, indicating a tight submission window of approximately six days for potential vendors. The procurement appears to be for institutional food service, specifically targeting healthcare facility nutritional needs.

While the attached bid document does not specify explicit set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the procurement seems oriented toward standard commercial produce suppliers capable of meeting large-volume institutional requirements. The bid is associated with internal tracking numbers MOOP and BPM# 050556, suggesting an established procurement process within the Maryland healthcare system. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly detailed in the available documentation, and current pricing columns are marked at $0.00, which indicates this may be a preliminary bidding template. The procurement appears designed for standard commercial produce vendors with capacity to deliver varied, high-quality fresh produce in significant quantities. Given the healthcare context, vendors would likely need to demonstrate food safety certifications, consistent supply chain reliability, and ability to meet specific institutional delivery requirements for the Western Maryland Hospital Center.