WMHC Fresh Produce for 4/22/25 Delivery

The state and local contract opportunity involves a fresh produce delivery for the Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC), scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, located in Washington County, Maryland. The procurement is specifically for a comprehensive produce order, which includes a diverse range of fruits and vegetables such as Red Delicious apples, bananas, lemons, red seedless grapes, oranges, seedless watermelon, and multiple lettuce varieties including iceberg heads, romaine hearts, salad mix, and spring mix. Additional produce items include shredded cole slaw mix, cucumbers, purple onions, and tomatoes, with specific pack sizes and quantities detailed in the attached EMMA_Produce_Order_Delivery_4-22-2025.xlsx spreadsheet. The contract opportunity was posted on April 15, 2025, with a proposal due date of April 21, 2025, just one day before the scheduled delivery. The procurement is tracked under BPM number 050692 and purchase order number M00PM00P5604259, suggesting a structured procurement process for government food service contract fulfillment.

While specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the spreadsheet indicates a competitive procurement process with line items showing a total price of $0.00, which could suggest this is a preliminary planning document or template for vendor proposals. The contract appears to be focused on providing fresh produce to a healthcare facility, which might imply potential preferences for vendors who can demonstrate food safety compliance, consistent quality, and reliable delivery capabilities. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available information, and the current documentation does not specify a precise award value or budget range. The procurement is specific to Washington County and appears to be a targeted, time-specific produce delivery contract for the Western Maryland Hospital Center, with potential opportunities for local or regional produce suppliers to compete for the contract.