5000 - omhsas - cssh dairy APR-JUN 25

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), is seeking a supplier to provide dairy products for the fourth quarter (April-June 2025) covering Lackawanna County and Claysville Borough. The procurement focuses on a comprehensive dairy product supply contract, with detailed specifications outlined in multiple attached government files. The solicitation requires vendors to provide a range of dairy products, including various cheese types (American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss, Provolone, and Monterrey Jack), with specific requirements for reduced sodium and reduced fat varieties. Vendors must comply with Pennsylvania's food safety regulations, including Title 7 Pennsylvania Code Chapter 59 Milk Sanitation Standards and USDA grading requirements. The contract opportunity (ID: 67a2a0b2d70c73dbfe06a8ec) was posted on February 4, 2025, with proposal submissions due by February 26, 2025. Potential suppliers must complete and submit a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) demonstrating compliance with 13 specific labor and workforce safety laws.

Prospective bidders must carefully review the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements, which provides preference percentages for in-state bidders against out-of-state competitors for contracts over $10,000. The procurement includes specific integration requirements, such as maintaining product temperatures between 35-36°F during delivery and providing a minimum 14-day shelf life for products. New vendors will be required to submit product information and taste samples prior to bid award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the dairy product specifications suggests a significant procurement value. The contract appears to have provisions for quantity adjustments, with the facility reserving the right to cancel quantities with 10-15 days notice. Notably, the solicitation requires strict compliance with worker protection laws, with potential penalties including contract termination and a three-year debarment from bidding on state contracts for non-compliance.