5013-Cheese-Oct to Dec-DSH-Fy26

Danville State Hospital, a Pennsylvania state agency, is requesting bids for cheese products to supply the facility for October, November, and December 2026 under IFB BID #6100066371, with bids due August 11, 2026.

The scope covers nine cheese categories: American cheese (processed and reduced sodium/fat variants), natural cheddar (standard and reduced sodium/fat options), mozzarella (low moisture part-skim and reduced sodium/fat versions), Swiss cheese (natural and reduced sodium/fat varieties), and pizza blend. All products must be chilled, free from defects and mold, and comply with federal Food and Drug Administration standards and Code of Federal Regulations requirements. Packaging options include unsliced loaves, sliced portions, and shredded formats in vacuum-packed bags; buyers retain flexibility to specify colors, styles, portion sizes, and delivery schedules based on facility needs. Pricing is to be submitted by bidders on individual line items with quantities specified by the purchasing facility.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us. New vendors must complete Commonwealth of Pennsylvania registration, including submission of an IRS W9 form with their assigned vendor number. All bidders must comply with standard Pennsylvania procurement requirements including business registration, tax clearance certificates, and attestations regarding debarment status and equal employment opportunity commitments.

The facility is located at 50 Kirkbride Drive, Danville, Pennsylvania 17821, in Montrose Township, Montour County (note: the jurisdiction identifier references Donaldson CDP in Montgomery County but the facility address is in Montour County). Questions should be directed to Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov.