2113 DHS ODP EBC cheese and dairy

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Ebensburg Center is issuing an Invitation for Bid (Number 6100065210) to procure cheese and dairy products for the facility located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, PA. The procurement encompasses fourteen line items across multiple product categories including various cheese types (cheddar, American sliced, mozzarella shredded, and provolone pre-sliced), yogurt products (fruited non-fat, Dannon non-fat vanilla, and Silk dairy-free alternatives), margarines (solid and Country Crock whipped), butter, creamer, cooked eggs, cottage cheese, and macaroni salad for the contract period of April, May, and June 2026. Specific delivery dates and quantities are outlined for each item, with total quantities ranging from 2 cases for whipped butter to 380 pounds for cheddar cheese. Bidders must submit only acceptable brands specified in the specification sheet and must provide products meeting exact specifications and pack sizes, with all pricing established on an F.O.B. destination basis. The bid closing date is February 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with electronic submission through the PA Supplier Portal required. Awards will be made by lowest price per line item or lowest overall price, and the facility reserves the right to adjust quantities at the request of the Dietary Director to meet consumer needs. The procurement contact is Tamara George, Buyer, at 814-472-0289.

The specifications document emphasizes compliance with food safety regulations, pasteurization requirements, proper labeling, and specific packaging and storage requirements. A type of security such as an irrevocable letter of credit, certified bank cashier's check, certificate of deposit, or bond may be required as specified in the bid. Contractor performance and compliance with all mandatory representations and authorizations are required, with late bids subject to disqualification. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational restrictions are noted in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. The budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, the scope of the procurement—covering fourteen line items across a three-month period for a state facility—suggests a moderate contract value dependent on final pricing and actual quantities ordered.