2113 DHS EBC cheese and dairy

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services (DHS), Ebensburg Center is requesting bids for cheese and dairy products to supply facility residents from October through December 2026, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The scope comprises 13 line items: cheddar cheese (140 pounds), American sliced cheese (200 pounds), mozzarella cheese shredded (13 cases), provolone cheese pre-sliced (5 cases), cottage cheese (13 cases), fruited non-fat yogurt (260 dozen), margarine (26 cases), whipped Country Crock margarine (32 cases), Dannon yogurt (18 cases), Silk dairy-free yogurt (104 cases), non-dairy liquid creamer (12 cases), cooked dry-packed eggs (8 cases), and potato salad (200 pounds). All products must meet specified grades, butterfat percentages, moisture-content requirements, and applicable state and federal dairy regulations and food safety standards. Bidders must submit bids for only acceptable brands specified on the specification sheet and may bid by lowest price per line item or lowest overall price. Quantities may be adjusted at the Dietary Director's request.

Delivery to DHS Ebensburg Center, 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931 begins October 5, 2026 and continues through December 28, 2026 according to facility storage-space allotments. All pricing is F.O.B. destination. Bidders must submit unit prices and total line item prices for each product and complete mandatory attributes confirming comprehension of solicitation representations and authorizations.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. Vendors must be registered with the portal to submit bids and are responsible for monitoring the DGS eMarketplace website for change notices or addenda. Late bids will be disqualified. The procurement contact is Buyer Tamara George (814-472-0289).