ORIGINAL

BID - Invitation For Bid

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

BID Effective Date:

01/29/2026

Bid Invitation Number:

6100065210

Type of Security furnished if required:

Irrevocable letter of credit

Supplier Name/Address:

Your SAP Vendor Number with us: _______________________

Certified bank cashier's check

Certificate of deposit

Other as specified by bid

Bond - If annual bond:

What is the name of the principal on the bond?

Procurement Contact:

Buyer: Tamara George

Phone: 814-472-0289

Fax:

Return Bid by:

Bid Ending Date:

02/11/2026

Bid Ending Time:

12:00:00

Expiration Date of Contract (if applicable)

Delivery Date:

See Items

Issuing Office:

Tamara George

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

US

Please Return Quotation to:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

US

Please Deliver To:

DHS Ebensburg Diet 4501 Admiral Peary Highw Ebensburg PA 15931-0600 US

This Invitation For Bids is comprised of: Part I, General Information; Part II, Bid Requirements; Part III, Criteria For Selection;

Part IV, IFB Specifications; Part V, Contract Clauses; any documents attached to this Invitation For Bids or incorporated by reference; and any addenda issued by the Issuing Office prior to Bid Opening.

Supplier's Signature _________________________________ Title ____________________________________________

Printed Name _________________________________ Date ________________________

The Bidder has completed and submitted this Bid in accordance with the instructions and requirements and terms and conditions of the Invitation For Bid. The Bidder has attached documents that are required to be submitted with this Bid and those attachments are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Bid. The Bidder, intending to be legally bound hereby, offers and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to provide the awarded items at the price(s) set forth in this Bid at the time(s) and place(s) specified.

Item Material/Service Desc

Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

1 CHEESE, CHEDDAR 380.000 US

Pound $_____________ $________________

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

List of Items Continued on Following Page

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

Item Material/Service Desc

Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

Item Text

CHEESE

239194 #3 CHEDDAR, NATURAL – Reference:

Federal Food and Drug Administration’s, HHS Standard of Identify, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 21,133,113.

(medium-cured, mild cheddar flavor). Chilled. Shall be produced from cow’s milk and shall contain no more than 39% moisture and 50% milkfat and shall be free from rind development. Color:

Yellow; Style: C) Shredded and packed in 4 or 5 lb vacuum packed bags.

DELIVER:

20 lb 4/06/26 40 lb 4/13/26 20 lb 4/21/26 40 lb 4/27/26

20 lb 5/04/26 40 lb 5/11/26 20 lb 5/18/26 40 lb 5/26/26

20 lb 6/01/26 40 lb 6/08/26 20 lb 6/15/26 40 lb 6/22/26 20 lb 6/29/26

2 CHEESE,AMERICAN,SLICED 280.000 US

Pound $_____________ $________________

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Item Text

135315 #1 CHEESE, AMERICAN – Reference:

Federal Food and Drug Administration’s Standard of Identify, 21 CFR 133.169.

Processed, pasteurized, chilled.

Shall consist of one or more lots of natural cheese blended into a homogenous mass with a medium, firm, smooth body free from uncooked cheese particles. It shall be free from pinholes or openings except those caused by trapped steam. The cheese shall slice freely when cut into approximately 1/8” slices. It shall be uniform in shape and size with practically straight edges and flat sides. Surface shall be dry and free from mold, cracks or other surface defects. Yellow American shall have a uniform medium-yellow to medium-orange color. Processed American cheese shall have a mild to medium cheese flavor and shall be free from any undesirable tastes and odors.

Product may be ordered sliced.

Slices shall separate readily and in whole slices. Individual slices shall be unwrapped.

Products in either sliced or unsliced form shall be wrapped and cartooned.

Color: Yellow B) Slice, 32 slices per lb.

DELIVER:

40 LB 4/06/26

40 LB 4/21/26

40 LB 5/04/26

40 LB 5/18/26

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

Item Material/Service Desc

Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

40 LB 6/01/26

40 LB 6/15/26

40 LB 6/29/26

3 MOZZARELLA CHEESE SHREDDED 5.000 Case

Item Text

CHEESE – MOZZARELLA – Reference Federal food and drug Administration’s, HHS, Standard of Identify, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 21, 133.156, 133.157. Natural, low moisture, part skim. Chilled.

Shall be produced from pasteurized milk only. Finished product shall be free from objectionable flavors and odors and free from visible signs of mold on the exterior or interior of the cheese. Shall possess a characteristic milk, bland milk, bland flavor, a soft pliable body and texture and when melted shall be of a stringy consistency. Shall contain more than 45% and less than 52% moisture, but not less than 30% milk fat on a solid basis.

Shredded and packed in 4 or 5 lb vacuum bags.

DELIVER;

5 CS The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

4 PROVOLONE CHEESE,PRE SLICED 5.000 Case

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Item Text

PROVOLONE CHEESE – Sliced, 12-1 Pound packs per case

DELIVER:

5 cs Vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

5 YOGURT,FRUITED,NON-FAT,LOW CAL 260.000 Dozen

Item Text

DAIRY

275855

#15 YOGURT, FRUITED, NON-FAT, LOW

CALORIE 12/CS

Raspberry Rainbow Trix - 4/cs Strawberry Banana Bash - 4/cs Triple Cherry – 4/cs

DELIVER:

20 DZ 4/06/26

20 DZ 4/13/26

20 DZ 4/21/26

20 DZ 4/27/26

20 DZ 5/04/26

20 DZ 5/11/26

20 DZ 5/18/26

20 DZ 5/26/26

20 DZ 6/01/26

20 DZ 6/08/26

20 DZ 6/15/26

20 DZ 6/22/26

20 DZ 6/29/26

6 MARGARINE ,SOLID POUNDS 19.000 Case

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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135317

#4 OLEO MARGARINE (MARGARINE) –

SALTED

Chilled. Prepared from all vegetable fats and oils and fortified with not less than 15,000 USP units per lb of Vitamin A Palmitate. Shall possess outstanding qualities which give it an immediate meltdown (fast getaway) in the mouth with complete absence of any discernible wax-like texture margarine. 1 lb prints.

Individually wrapped, without individual cartons. 30 lbs per commercial container. Shall have a shelf life of at least 90 days beyond date of delivery.

DELIVER:

1 cs 4/06/26 2 cs 4/13/26 1 cs 4/21/26 2 cs 4/27/26

1 cs 5/04/26 2 cs 5/11/26 1 cs 5/18/26 2 cs 5/26/26

1 cs 6/01/26 2 cs 6/08/26 1 cs 6/15/26 2 cs 6/22/26 1 cs 6/29/26

7 MARGARINE,WHIPPED,COUNTRY CROCK 39.000 Case

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Item Text

MARGARINE – Soft spreadable margarine, packaged in 12/15oz tubs per case, 38% Vegetable Oil Spread

Country Crock Original

DELIVER:

3 cs 4/06/26 3 cs 4/13/26 3 cs 4/21/26 3 cs 4/27/26

3 cs 5/04/26 3 cs 5/11/26 3 cs 5/18/26 3 cs 5/26/26

3 cs 6/01/26 3 cs 6/08/26 3 cs 6/15/26 3 cs 6/22/26 3 cs 6/29/26

8 DANNON YOGURT 5.000 Case

Item Text

YOGURT, DANON, NON FAT, VANILLA

FLAVORED, CULTURED, Packed 32 oz Containters, 6/cs

DELIVER;

5 CS The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

9 SILK YOGURT 104.000 Case

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

Item Text

YOGURT, DAIRY FREE, YOGURT

ALTERNATIVE, COCONUT MILK,

CULTURED, Packed 6/cs So Delicious 8oz Silk yogurt (coconut milk) raspberry 8oz Silk yogurt (coconut milk) Strawberry Banana

8 cs 4/06/26 8 cs 4/13/26 8 cs 4/21/26 8 cs 4/27/26

8 cs 5/04/26 8 cs 5/11/26 8 cs 5/18/26 8 cs 5/26/26

8 cs 6/01/26 8 cs 6/08/26 8 cs 6/15/26 8 cs 6/22/26 8 cs 6/29/26

10 CREAMER,LIQUID, NON DAIRY, SINGLE

SERVE

12.000 Case

Item Text

DAIRY

CREAMER, LIQUID, NON DAIRY, SINGLE

SERVE, 360/.375 oz Creamer singles don’t need to be refrigerated and can retain their flavor at room temperature for up to 9 months. Cholesterol-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and kosher dairy.

DELIVER;

12 CS The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

11 EGG,WHOLE,COOKED,DRY PACKED,REFRIG 8.000 Case

Item Text

EGG, WHOLE, COOKED, DRY PACK,

REFRIGERATED

Hard cooked, shell-less eggs.

DELIVER;

8 CS The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

12 COTTAGE CHEESE 3.000 Case

Item Text

CHEESE, COTTAGE, SMALL CURD, 4%

4/5# container Small curd, 4% milkfat minimum

Deliver:

1 CS 4/13/26

1 CS 5/11/26

1 CS 6/08/26

13 BUTTER,WHIPPED,SALT HIGH GRADE A 2.000 Case

Item Text

BUTTER, WHIPPED, SALT, HIGH GRADE A

2/5# container Wisconsin Grade AA, Kosher.

2 CS The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

14 SALAD,MACARONI, ELBOW 150.000 US

Pound $_____________ $________________

ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

Item Material/Service Desc

Qty UOM Unit Price Total Line Item Price

Item Text

SALAD, MACARONI 1/10#

Hard-cooked egg, and crunchy pieces of carrot in a sweet and creamy dressing

DELIVER:

150LB The vendor will be notified of delivery date and quantity

General Requirements for all Items:

Header Text

The Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center is seeking a contractor to provide cheese and dairy for Dietary Requirements Bid for consumers located at 4501 Admiral Peary HWY Ebensburg PA 15931 for the months of April, May and June 2026.

Bidders will bid only the Acceptable Brands listed on the specification sheet.

Bidders must bid products that meet the specifications/pack sizes and codes of the Acceptable brands.

Delivery Dates are specified in accordance with facility storage space allotments and must be adhered to;

facilities may arrange alternate deliveries as it requires.

QUANTITIES MAY BE ADJUSTED AT REQUEST OF DIETARY DIRECTOR TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CONSUMERS.

Award will be made by lowest price per line item or may be awarded based on lowest overall price.

Late bids will be disqualified. Contractor must provide appropriate responses to all "Mandatory Attributes" contained in the solicitation. Failure to submit bid as describe may result in yours being rejected as a non-responsive bidder.

ONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS emarketplace website to view any change notices to this IFB. The change notices shall become incorporated as part of this bid. In order to submit your Bid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number and to allow for submission of an online bid, please visit www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us You may refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for bidding instruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.

ATTACHMENTS:

01. CHEESE AND DAIRY SPECS

02. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

03. WORKERS PROTECTION FORM

04. RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS

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ALL PRICES ARE F.O.B. DESTINATIONS

5000 2113 DHS ODP EBC CHEESE AND DAIRY

Original Approval Date: 01/25/2026

Supplier Name: ________________________________

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Mandatory QUESTION #02 - Is the offer in accordance with the “Representations and Authorizations” listed in section “Submission – 001.1” of the attached solicitation document?

Response:

Mandatory QUESTION #01 - Has the submitter read, and does the submitter understand, the “Representations and Authorizations” listed in section “Submission – 001.1” of the attached solicitation document?

Response: