5013-Cheese-July to Sept-DSH-FY26

Danville State Hospital, a Pennsylvania state agency operating under the jurisdiction of Montgomery County and Derry Borough, is soliciting bids for the procurement of cheese products for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2026, specifically for July, August, and September 2026. This is Bid #6100065916, and all submissions must be made exclusively through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us, with only electronic bids accepted. The procurement encompasses nine distinct cheese product categories, including American cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, and pizza blend cheese, with options for both regular and reduced sodium/reduced fat variants. Products are available in multiple formats including unsliced loaves, sliced configurations with varying slice counts per pound, and shredded vacuum-packed bags, all of which must meet Federal Food and Drug Administration standards and Code of Federal Regulation requirements regarding moisture content, milk fat percentages, flavor profiles, texture, and appearance. Prospective bidders must register on the PA Supplier Portal and may access registration guidance and bidding procedures through the provided "Registration Guide" and "Bidders IFB Guide" documents. The bid due date is May 21, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed to Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent at Danville State Hospital, via telephone at (570) 271-4518 or email at anhockenbr@pa.gov.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types, indicating this appears to be an open competitive solicitation available to all qualified vendors registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, minimum order quantities, and total contract award values are not detailed in the posted materials; instead, unit pricing on a per-pound basis and total costs are to be determined during the proposal submission process based on buyer-specified quantities and delivery dates. The documents do not reference any existing infrastructure or technology requirements requiring vendor integration. Prospective bidders should note that vendor registration with the state is free and required prior to bid submission, with technical assistance available through the Customer Service Center at (877) 435-7363 or srmhelp@pa.gov.