5000 - OMHSAS NSH - Dairy - 2nd Qtr 2025

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Pennsylvania involves a dairy and eggs procurement for the 2nd Quarter of 2025, spanning Montgomery County and Northern Cambria Borough, specifically for the Department of Human Services' Norristown State Hospital. The procurement seeks suppliers to provide a comprehensive range of dairy products and shell eggs, with detailed specifications for items including butter, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, cheese varieties, and Grade A medium-sized eggs. Key deliverables include products meeting precise USDA and FDA standards, with specific requirements for packaging, refrigeration, nutritional content, and quality control. Vendors must provide products that conform to exact specifications, with facilities reserving the right to conduct laboratory analysis and reject non-compliant items. The contract covers the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, with a proposal due date of September 22, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on product quality, compliance with state regulations, and ability to meet detailed commodity specifications.

The contract opportunity includes specific legal compliance requirements that may restrict bidder eligibility, including mandatory certification under the Worker Protection & Investment Certification form and adherence to the Reciprocal Limitations Act. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with 13 state labor laws and workplace safety regulations, with potential consequences including contract termination and future bidding prohibitions. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the procurement documents suggest a preference for local Pennsylvania businesses, with potential percentage-based preferences for in-state suppliers. The contract appears to have flexible quantity provisions, allowing facilities to adjust order amounts as needed. Although a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the dairy and eggs procurement implies a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor. Interested suppliers must carefully review the detailed specification documents, particularly the Dairy Products Spec.pdf, 11-CHEESE SPEC 2021.pdf, and Eggs.pdf files to understand the precise product requirements and bidding parameters.