5012-Fish-Jan to March-DSH-FY25

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking a fish product procurement contract for Danville State Hospital covering the period of January through March 2026. The contract, identified as solicitation 5012-Fish-Jan to March-DSH-FY25, requires vendors to supply nine distinct fish commodity items including raw fish loins, unbreaded and breaded fish portions, pre-cooked fish sticks, fish-in-batter, seafood patties, fish nuggets, and chowder pieces. All fish products must meet USDA Grade A standards, be individually quick frozen (IQF), packed under Federal Inspection, and adhere to specific portion size and composition requirements. Vendors must provide individually packaged fish products from approved brands such as Icelandic, FPI, Viking, Samband of Iceland, and Trident, with strict specifications regarding product quality, packaging, and processing. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with proposals due by December 9, 2025, and requires vendors to complete registration through the PA Supplier Portal and submit a signed IRS W9 form.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The contract appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive product specifications and registration requirements. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the documentation indicates that vendors must undergo a four-step registration process through the PA Supplier Portal to be eligible. Vendors will need to provide unit pricing for each commodity item, though specific budget ranges or total contract values were not specified in the available documents. Delivery requirements include maintaining frozen products at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, with products delivered within 90 days of pack date, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to adjust quantities based on actual facility requirements. Potential vendors should be prepared to submit product samples for evaluation by the DPW Dietary Advisory Committee and demonstrate the ability to meet stringent packaging, labeling, and quality control standards.