2113 DHS ODP EBC poultry

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, specifically for the Ebensburg Center located in Cambria County, is soliciting bids for a poultry product procurement contract covering January through March 2026. The invitation for bid (IFB) number 6100064709 seeks multiple poultry items including 320 pounds of boneless chicken breasts, 950 pounds of diced poultry meat, 480 pounds of cooked chicken patties, 1,040 pounds of chicken tenders, 1,620 pounds of ground turkey, 7 cases of pre-cooked grilled chicken breast, 8 cases of sliced turkey breast, and 200 pounds of raw boneless turkey breast. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal by November 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with delivery scheduled to the DHS Ebensburg Diet facility at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The procurement requires strict adherence to specific brand lists, product codes, and detailed specifications including freezing requirements, packaging standards, and quality controls. Bids will be evaluated based on lowest price per line item or lowest overall price, with potential quantity adjustments at the dietary director's discretion. The procurement contact is Buyer Tamara George, reachable at 814-472-0289.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid allows for multiple acceptable brands including Tyson, Perdue, George's Farm, and Golden Legacy, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection. Pricing is structured as F.O.B. destination, meaning suppliers bear transportation costs to the delivery site. While specific award value ranges are not detailed, the total volume of poultry products suggests a moderate-sized contract valued between $20,000 and $50,000 for the three-month period. The solicitation includes mandatory questions regarding vendor representations and authorizations, with an optional component related to Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products under Executive Order 2010-03. Potential bidders must respond to all mandatory attributes to avoid being deemed non-responsive, and late bids will be automatically disqualified. The contract allows for potential delivery date modifications based on facility storage space, providing some operational flexibility for the chosen vendor.