2113 DHS ODP EBC cheese and dairy

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Ebensburg Center is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 6100065768) to procure cheese and dairy products for a three-month period spanning July, August, and September 2026. The procurement encompasses thirteen line items including various cheese types (cheddar, American sliced, mozzarella, and provolone), yogurt products (fruited non-fat, Dannon, and Silk dairy-free varieties), margarine in solid and whipped forms, non-dairy liquid creamer, cooked eggs, cottage cheese, and macaroni salad, with specific quantities detailed in the specifications document. All deliveries must be made to the Ebensburg facility located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania 15931, with quantities subject to adjustment at the dietary director's discretion to meet consumer needs. Bidders must restrict their responses to acceptable brands specified on the specification sheet and must meet all pack sizes and product codes identified. Bids must be submitted electronically only through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with late bids disqualified. Award determination will be based on lowest price per line item or lowest overall price on an F.O.B. destination basis. The procurement contact is Buyer Tamara George at 814-472-0289.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. Prospective vendors must be registered with the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal system and must submit all mandatory attributes regarding representations and authorizations, including required attachments such as workers protection forms and reciprocal limitations documentation. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure integration requirements, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available solicitation documents. The contract award value is not specified in the posted materials, and pricing will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive bid for the designated line items or overall lowest price for the three-month supply period.