2113 DHS ODP EBC poultry

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Ebensburg Center is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #6100065814) to procure poultry products for the months of July, August, and September 2026. The procurement is managed by Cambria County and specifically targets the dietary requirements of individuals served at the facility located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The solicitation seeks nine line items of poultry products, including boneless chicken breasts (260 pounds), diced poultry meat (925 pounds), cooked chicken patties (800 pounds), chicken tenders (800 pounds), ground turkey (630 pounds), pre-cooked grilled chicken breast (7 cases), pre-sliced turkey (8 cases), raw boneless turkey breasts (300 pounds), and ground chicken (1,280 pounds). All poultry products must meet USDA Grade A standards, be packaged in food-grade materials suitable for institutional food service operations, and comply with detailed specifications outlined in the POULTRY SPECS.pdf document. Delivery is required on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the three-month contract period, tailored to facility storage capacity, with all pricing quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis. The bid submission deadline is May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and bidders must be registered with the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us to submit electronic bids, as only electronic responses will be accepted. Award will be made on a lowest price per line item basis or lowest overall price basis, and all bidders must respond to mandatory attributes and certifications contained in the solicitation. The procurement contact is Tamara George at 814-472-0289.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations; however, bidders are encouraged to identify any Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products being offered pursuant to Executive Order 2010-03. The IFB does not disclose information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the dietary director to meet consumer needs, providing flexibility in contract performance. Late bids will be disallowed, and non-responsive bids may be rejected as outlined in the solicitation terms. The specific award value or budget range is not provided in the available documentation; however, prospective bidders should reference the detailed line item quantities and brand specifications when calculating their pricing proposals. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS eMarketplace website for any change notices or amendments to the IFB prior to the May 13, 2026, submission deadline.