cover letter Prepared Salad.doc

This is a cover letter from Danville State Hospital, a Pennsylvania state agency, regarding Bid #6100066401 for the procurement of prepared salads. The solicitation is for the provision of prepared salads to Danville State Hospital during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, specifically for the months of October, November, and December 2026. The bid is being conducted through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us, and only electronic bids are acceptable. Interested suppliers must register on the portal to view and submit their bids, with registration and bidding guidance available through attachments labeled "Registration Guide" and "Bidders IFB Guide."

Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent for Danville State Hospital, is the primary contact for inquiries regarding this solicitation and can be reached at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov. The letter was issued on July 27, 2026, providing suppliers with advance notice to prepare and submit their proposals through the electronic bidding system. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, or award dates are detailed in this cover letter; such information would be contained in the formal solicitation documents available on the PA Supplier Portal.