5000-OMHSAS- WESH-Food 1-Oct-Dec 26

The Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is soliciting food supply proposals for Food 1 category items to Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County, with proposals due August 17, 2026. The contract covers the October through December 2026 period.

The scope encompasses commodity food items across multiple categories: cheese with specified fat content, moisture levels, and bacterial standards; frozen vegetables (28 types including asparagus, beans, broccoli, carrots, peppers, potatoes, and blended preparations) and frozen fruits (8 types including berries, melons, and stone fruits) meeting U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy standards; dairy products including milk, butter, and yogurt compliant with FDA and state health department standards; and portion-packed frozen juices (100% pure juice concentrate in 4-ounce cups, 72 per case) in unsweetened and nectar varieties meeting USDA and FDA Grade A standards with minimum one-year frozen shelf life. Acceptable frozen juice brands are limited to Ardmore Farms, Minute Maid, and Sun Cup. Frozen vegetables and fruits may be sourced from specified regional and national distributors including Hanover, Simplot, Sysco, Flav-R-Pak, and others. All food products must meet applicable state and federal food safety standards with proper refrigeration and handling protocols.

All personnel engaged in food preparation, handling, and delivery must comply with worker protection and certification requirements established in the attached BOP-2201 Workers Protection and Certification document, with compliance verification and documentation required prior to commencing work. Certification requirements apply to all subcontractors and temporary workers.

The Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements apply; bidders from all states will be evaluated on a non-discriminatory basis without unlawful in-state preference barriers. Detailed product specifications, packaging configurations, and delivery standards are provided in attached specification documents.