WMHC Fresh Produce for 5/6/25 Delivery

The state and local contract opportunity is issued by Maryland, specifically for Washington County, and involves the procurement of fresh produce for delivery to the Western Maryland Hospital Center on May 6, 2025. The procurement, identified by the unique contract opportunity ID 6810f04c217fb9ba9000d112, focuses on a comprehensive produce order for SpringSummer Week 2. The deliverables include a diverse range of fruits and vegetables such as red delicious apples (100 ct), bananas (petite 3-4 color and green, 150 ct), red seedless grapes (18 lb), honeydew (5-8 ct), lemons (200 ct), oranges (100 ct), and multiple lettuce varieties including iceberg heads, romaine hearts, salad mix, and spring mix. The contract opportunity was posted on April 29, 2025, with a proposal due date of May 5, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately one week to prepare and submit their bids. The procurement appears to be structured through a specific tracking system, with an associated company identification number (BPM #050981) and an internal tracking number (MOOP#5604543), suggesting a formal and organized procurement process for institutional food service.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard institutional food service contract. The current documentation shows a preliminary or template document with total prices currently listed as $0.00, which might indicate potential flexibility in pricing negotiations. The contract is associated with the Western Maryland Hospital Center, implying that healthcare food service infrastructure and potential integration with existing procurement systems may be relevant considerations for potential vendors. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the exact award value or budget range is not disclosed in the current documentation. Potential bidders would need to demonstrate capability to provide a wide range of fresh produce with precise pack sizes and quantities, ranging from 1 lb (baby carrots) to 50 lb (white onions), and meet the specific delivery requirements for May 6, 2025.