5011-omhsas-cssh meat october-december 2026

The Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is soliciting bids for meat products for the fourth quarter (October–December 2026), with proposals due August 21, 2026. The procurement is governed by the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which establishes in-state preference and reciprocal trade provisions, and Executive Order 2010-03, which mandates preference for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices.

All bidders must execute the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and thirteen specified state labor and workforce safety laws, including prevailing-wage, equal-pay, minimum-wage, and workplace-misclassification provisions. False certification triggers contract termination and three-year debarment from state bidding eligibility.

The scope covers 48 distinct meat product line items organized by category: fresh beef, veal, lamb, and pork; cured, smoked, and fully cooked pork items; cured and dried beef; variety meats; and sausage products. Specifications detail portion sizes, packaging standards (typically 5–12 pound units with moisture-proof paper layering for frozen items), fat content limits, and approved brand names. All products must align with USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) series standards. Chilled items require production-date notation; delivery timing varies by product type.

The procurement encompasses Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Bidders must research and source from vendors of Pennsylvania-produced meat products where available. No estimated contract value or contract term is specified in the solicitation materials.