5019-Misc Frozen-Oct to Dec-DSH-FY25

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically Danville State Hospital located in Sullivan County, is seeking a vendor to provide miscellaneous frozen food products for the period of October to December 2025. The procurement, identified as Bid #6100064121, involves supplying a comprehensive range of frozen food items including baked goods (bagels, biscuits, croissants), frozen cakes, pies, entrees, egg products, and non-meat items. Vendors must meet strict quality standards, including individually quick frozen (IQF) requirements, specific packaging configurations, and compliance with USDA inspection standards. The solicitation requires detailed product specifications, including weight ranges, nutritional content, and acceptable brand listings. Electronic bid submissions are mandatory and must be completed through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) by the due date of August 13, 2025. Potential bidders are required to register in the supplier portal and can obtain additional information by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Annette Hockenbroch, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must complete a comprehensive registration process through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, which includes submitting a signed IRS W9 form and providing detailed business information. The procurement does not indicate any restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the opportunity is open to various vendor types. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. Though a precise award value is not specified, the solicitation covers a three-month period of frozen food procurement for an institutional setting, which implies a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet stringent product specifications, including precise nutritional requirements, packaging standards, and delivery conditions. Interested suppliers should thoroughly review the detailed commodity listings in the "MISCELLANEOUS REVISED 4-25.pdf" document to understand the full scope of product requirements and ensure compliance with the hospital's procurement specifications.