5012-Fish-Jan to Mar-DSH-FY26

Danville State Hospital is soliciting bids under Bid #6100066934 for fish products to be delivered in January, February, and March 2027, with bids due November 24, 2026. Eligibility turns on two constraints: bids are accepted only electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, and only previously approved brands are acceptable unless new products are submitted for evaluation to the DPW Dietary Advisory Committee in Harrisburg. Vendors must also have no unpaid laboratory fees to be eligible for award.

The solicitation, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and listed under Sullivan County (FIPS 42113), covers nine commodity items: fish loins (raw, untreated, unbreaded, and whole natural loins), fish portions (raw and breaded pre-cooked), fish sticks, fish in batter, seafood patties, fish nuggets, and chowder pieces. Items must be individually quick-frozen and packed under Federal Inspection (P.U.F.I.), with fish flesh content ranging from 48 to 65 percent by weight. U.S. Department of Commerce Grade A certification and inspection marks are required for items exceeding $50.00 per unit. Twice-frozen fish blocks, brine wash, and sodium tripolyphosphate are prohibited. Vendors must name the exact brand and product for each item.

Delivery is scheduled for February 16, 2027, with fish nuggets and chowder pieces due February 26, 2027. Frozen product must reach 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower within 72 hours of final production and remain no higher than 10 degrees Fahrenheit at delivery, in clean freezer trucks. Freezer-stored items must be delivered within 90 days of packing. Quantities are estimates subject to increase or decrease based on facility requirements, and the Commonwealth pays only for actual net weight or count determined at delivery.

Questions go to Purchasing Agent Annette Hockenbroch at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov. Vendors must register on the PA Supplier Portal, complete the New Vendor Registration Guide steps, and register for E-Alerts before bidding.