5011-Poultry-Jan to Mar-DSH-FY26

Danville State Hospital, a Pennsylvania state agency, is soliciting electronic bids under BID #6100066905 for poultry items for January through March 2027, with bids due November 20, 2026. Executive Order 2010-03 directs agencies to prioritize Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices, and agencies must solicit quotes from responsive Pennsylvania vendors.

The order requires purchasing agencies to research potential sources first, either by contacting the Department of Agriculture or by reviewing its Pennsylvania Preferred producer and trademark licensee lists. It defines Pennsylvania-produced products across five categories, including Pennsylvania Preferred trademark-licensed items, fresh products harvested or grown in-state under certification thresholds, and processed products that meet in-state processing and packaging criteria.

The solicitation covers 26 poultry commodity items. Fresh frozen chicken items include split breasts, boneless breasts, boneless skinless breasts, and legs. Processed turkey items include whole birds, breasts, roasts, burgers, bacon, and ham. Fully cooked, oven-ready items include breaded chicken parts, patties, tenders, and nuggets. Products must meet USDA Grade A requirements and come from the approved vendor list. Processed items must carry production dates and shelf life or use-by dates stamped on each product. Quantities are set by the purchasing facility, and bidders submit unit and total prices on the commodity listing. The agency may adjust delivery quantities with 15 days' notice, and non-compliance with delivery requirements is grounds for rejection.

Bidders must register as Commonwealth suppliers through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us before responding, which requires a signed IRS W-9. Registration proceeds in four steps, and the portal is the only accepted submission channel. The opportunity is tagged to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (FIPS 42091). Inquiries go to Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent at Danville State Hospital, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov.