5011-Poultry-April to June-DSH-FY24

Danville State Hospital is seeking poultry products for procurement from April to June 2024, with a bid opportunity (ID #6100062823) posted on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. The solicitation covers 26 specific poultry items including chicken breasts, turkey breasts, turkey burgers, chicken patties, and chicken nuggets, with detailed specifications for each product. Vendors must provide USDA Grade A products with precise weight ranges, packaging requirements, and adherence to quality specifications such as restrictions on additives and moisture content. The bid is specifically for Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, and electronic submissions are mandatory through the PA Supplier Portal. The bid was posted on January 28, 2025, with a submission deadline of February 13, 2025, and interested vendors must follow the registration process outlined in the attached Vendor Registration Guide. Bidders can contact Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent at Danville State Hospital, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov for any questions regarding the solicitation.

The procurement has a strong preference for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products, as mandated by Executive Order 2010-03, which requires commonwealth agencies to prioritize locally produced goods when prices are competitive. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with state and federal food safety requirements and may need to provide documentation showing Pennsylvania-based production or processing. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must be prepared to meet stringent quality and delivery specifications. The solicitation does not appear to have explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must complete full registration through the PA Supplier Portal, including submission of a W9 form and potential additional documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed poultry specification document (04-POULTRY SPEC 10-24.pdf) which provides comprehensive product requirements and approved vendor lists. Technical support for bidders is available through the Customer Service Center at (877) 435-7363 or via email at srmhelp@pa.gov.