2113 DHS ODP EBC fish

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Ebensburg Center issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 6100065811 to procure fish and seafood products for dietary service during July, August, and September 2026. The procurement is located in Cambria County and seeks qualified vendors to supply four specific line items: 480 pounds of crab cakes, 56 pounds of unbreaded salmon burgers, 1,040 pounds of breaded cod fish portions, and 7 cases of cod loins, all intended for facility consumption at the DHS Ebensburg Center located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway. Bidders must be registered vendors with valid SAP vendor numbers in the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and must source products exclusively from approved brand codes, including Mrs. Friday's for crab cakes, Wicks for salmon burgers, and Samband of Iceland for cod products. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with unit and line item prices specified, and awards will be determined by the lowest price per line item or lowest overall price at the Commonwealth's discretion. Electronic bid responses must be submitted through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with an effective date of May 1, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include completed Representations and Authorizations, Workers Protection Form, and Reciprocal Limitations documentation, and security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, certified bank cashier's check, or certificate of deposit may be required. The procurement contact is Buyer Tamara George at 814-472-0289.

The solicitation documents do not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on vendor types beyond the requirement for SAP vendor registration and compliance with product brand code specifications. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the available procurement materials. The bid specifications document establishes detailed quality standards, acceptance criteria, and delivery conditions that bidders must meet to be considered responsive, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation summary. The Dietary Director retains authority to adjust quantities based on consumer needs, providing flexibility in final contract requirements. Payment terms and any renewal or contract extension options are referenced within the specifications documentation but specific values are not provided in the summary materials available.