4810_Frz Veg & Fruit_Jan - Mar 2026_TSH

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically Torrance State Hospital located in Westmoreland County, is seeking a contractor to provide frozen vegetables and fruit for delivery during January through March 2026. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for food products, with specific requirements including acceptable brands, package sizes, and codes as specified in attached PA Specifications. Contractors must submit electronic bids by November 5, 2025, at 10:00am, with deliveries to be made on specified dates between 8:00am and 11:45am, excluding state holidays. The award will be determined by the lowest price per line item, and bidders must enter firm prices for all items and provide appropriate responses to mandatory attributes. Failure to submit the bid as described may result in disqualification as a non-responsive bidder. Potential contractors must register on the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to submit a bid, and can contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363 for assistance.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the solicitation. Quantities are noted as estimates and may fluctuate based on facility needs. Bidders should be prepared to adapt to potential variations in order volumes. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value or budget range, but interested vendors can obtain more information by contacting Jodi George, Purchasing Agent, at 724-459-4661 or jodgeorge@pa.gov. Vendors must monitor the DGS EMarketplace website for any change notices, which will become incorporated into the bid documentation. The delivery location is Torrance State Hospital at State Route 1014 in Torrance, PA, within Westmoreland County. Successful contractors must be capable of precise delivery scheduling and meeting the strict timing and specification requirements outlined in the bid document.