5013-Cheese-Jan to Mar-DSH-FY26

Danville State Hospital, a Pennsylvania state agency in Sullivan County, is soliciting bids under Bid #6100066935 for nine cheese commodity items to be delivered in January, February, and March 2027, with bids due December 1, 2026. Bids are accepted exclusively through electronic submission on the PA Supplier Portal, and suppliers must register on the portal to view and submit bids.

The specification covers American cheese in processed and reduced sodium or reduced fat variants, natural cheddar with reduced sodium and reduced fat options, natural and reduced sodium or reduced fat mozzarella, traditional and reduced sodium or reduced fat Swiss, and pizza blend. Each item must meet specified federal regulatory standards and moisture and fat content requirements. Available formats range from unsliced loaves to sliced or shredded vacuum-packed products. The buyer specifies color, style, portion size, and slices per pound for applicable items, and the document sets the delivery schedule. Vendors submit unit pricing on the specification's blank pricing sections.

Registration guidance is posted as attachments titled "Registration Guide" and "Bidders IFB Guide." New vendors complete the portal registration process and submit a signed IRS W9 form with their assigned vendor number. Questions go to Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov.