4810_fresh produce_OCT-DEC_2025_TSH
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6100064038
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Phoebe Dietrich phodietric@pa.gov (724) 459-4677
Opportunity details come from emarketplace.state.pa.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically Torrance State Hospital, is seeking a contractor to provide fresh produce for delivery from October through December 2025 at its facility located in Westmoreland County, Troxelville CDP. The procurement is for a fresh produce supply contract with specific requirements including delivery twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) between 8:00am and 11:45pm, excluding state holidays. Bidders must strictly adhere to acceptable brands, package sizes, and codes as specified in attached Pennsylvania specifications, and submit electronic bids by August 7, 2025, at 10:00am. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on overall price. Mandatory submission requirements include the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements and Worker Protection Form. Potential contractors must register on the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) and are responsible for monitoring the DGS EMarketplace website for any bid modification notices.
The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must submit firm pricing for all contracted years and provide appropriate responses to all mandatory attributes in the solicitation. Failure to submit a complete bid as described may result in rejection as a non-responsive bidder. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract involves estimated quantities of fresh produce that may be adjusted based on the facility's dietary needs. Interested vendors can contact Phoebe Dietrich, Purchasing Agent, at 724-459-4677 or phodietric@pa.gov for questions regarding the bid. For technical bidding support, vendors can refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363. The procurement appears to be a standard supply contract with flexible delivery terms designed to meet the specific nutritional requirements of the Torrance State Hospital.
Opportunity text
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a contractor to provide FRESH PRODUCE FOR DELIVERY FROM October - December 2025 for consumers located at State Route 1014, Torrance PA, Westmoreland County.The quantities listed are estimates and may increase or decrease based on the needs of the facility.Bidders will only bid on the acceptable brands, package size and codes as specified. All items to be in accordance with the attached PA Specifications. Always bid on the unit of measure listed.Dietary Dept will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. There will be two deliveries a week - Monday and Thursday. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the Dietary Dept to meet the needs of our consumers.Delivery to be made the day specified, between the hours of 8:00am and 11:45pm. Delivery may not be made on a state holiday.PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL PACKING SLIPS, INVOICES, AND ANY DELIVERY CORRESPONDENCE. Award will be made based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder.Award will be made by lowest overall price.Bids are due August 7, 2025, 10:00am and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must enter firm prices for all contracted years and provide appropriate responses to all "Mandatory Attributes" contained in the solicitation. Failure to submit bid asdescribed may result in yours being rejected as a non-responsive bidder.Contractors' electronic submission must include the following as attachments. Failure to submit these items may result in the rejection of the Contractor's submission:• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12• Worker Protection FormONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS EMarketplace website to view any change notices to this IFB. The change notices shall become incorporated as part of this bid. In order to submit yourBid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number andto allow for submission of an online bid, please visit www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us You may refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for bidding instruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.Questions regarding bidding on this solicitation: Phoebe Dietrich, Purchasing Agent, 724-459-4677 or phodietric@pa.gov.
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