5011 DHS EBC poultry

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to supply poultry products for the East Blakesfield Center (EBC) in Cambria County for the three-month period of April, May, and June 2026. This Invitation for Bid (IFB 5011 DHS EBC POULTRY) was released on January 25, 2026, with bids due by February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM through the PA Supplier Portal. The procurement encompasses ten line items of various poultry products totaling quantities ranging from 6 cases to 1,200 pounds, including boneless chicken breast, diced poultry meat, cooked chicken patties, chicken tenders, ground turkey, pre-cooked grilled chicken breast, pre-sliced turkey, raw boneless turkey breast, unbreaded fully cooked chicken breast, and ground chicken. All products must comply with USDA grading standards and meet specific food safety and nutritional requirements appropriate for institutional food service operations at the center. Bidders must quote only from specified acceptable brands listed for each item, adhering to exact product specifications and pack sizes, with delivery required to DHS Ebensburg Diet at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Award may be made by lowest price per line item or lowest overall price, with all pricing submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis and electronic submission through the PA Supplier Portal being mandatory; late bids will be disqualified.

The solicitation allows for the consideration of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products as an optional designation, though no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting competition to disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the available documentation. Vendors must respond to mandatory attributes regarding representations and authorizations to demonstrate their capability and compliance with state requirements. Security may be furnished as an irrevocable letter of credit, certified bank cashier's check, or certificate of deposit if required by the Commonwealth. The specifications document establishes detailed requirements for product standards, packaging, storage conditions, and delivery schedules to ensure consistency and quality throughout the supply period. The procurement contact for questions and clarifications is Buyer Tamara George at 814-472-0289. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget allocation is disclosed in the available procurement documents, though quantities may be adjusted at the dietary director's request to meet consumer needs throughout the contract period.