5013-Cheese-Oct to Dec-DSH-FY25

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Human Services through Danville State Hospital located in Sullivan County, is seeking a cheese procurement contract for the period of October to December 2025. This solicitation, identified as BID #6100064335, is seeking multiple cheese varieties including American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss, and Pizza Blend cheeses with specific technical requirements such as sodium content, fat percentage, moisture levels, and packaging styles. The procurement will be conducted exclusively through the PA Supplier Portal, with electronic bids being the only acceptable submission method. Potential vendors must complete comprehensive registration through the PA Supplier Portal and follow the detailed guidelines outlined in the Vendor Registration Guide and Bidding Guide. The critical dates for this opportunity include a posting date of September 1, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of September 15, 2025. The purchasing agent, Annette Hockenbroch, can be contacted at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov for any questions related to the bid.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly outlined in the documentation, vendors must complete a comprehensive registration process that includes providing an Employer Identification Number (EIN), company details, contact information, and business type. The solicitation allows for various cheese formats including unsliced loaves, sliced, and shredded options in multiple packaging sizes, with provisions for both standard and health-conscious variants like reduced sodium and reduced fat cheeses. Though no specific award value or budget range was provided in the documents, the procurement appears focused on supplying cheese products for institutional use at Danville State Hospital. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Federal Food and Drug Administration standards and be capable of providing chilled products meeting precise specifications. The procurement process emphasizes electronic submission through the state's centralized supplier portal, suggesting a preference for vendors comfortable with digital procurement systems and capable of meeting detailed product specifications.