5019 - OMHSAS NSH - Prep Salads - 2nd Qtr 25

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically targeting Montgomery County and Northern Cambria Borough, is seeking a supplier to provide Prepared Salads for the second quarter of 2025 (October 1 - December 31, 2025). The procurement opportunity, identified as 5019 - OMHSAS NSH - Prep Salads - 2nd Qtr 25, requires vendors to supply 19 different types of salads and prepared food items, including carrot and raisin salad, cabbage slaw, potato salad, egg salad, tuna salad, seafood salad, and fresh cut fruit salads. Vendors must package these items in 5, 10, 15, or 30-pound containers, complying with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service standards, and ensure a minimum 14-day shelf life from delivery. Key requirements include maintaining a strict temperature control of 35-36°F during delivery, prohibiting sulfites, using salmonella-negative eggs, and submitting product information and taste samples for new vendors. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2025, with proposals due by September 22, 2025.

The contract opportunity includes specific compliance requirements that may restrict potential bidders. Vendors must complete the Workers Protection & Investment Certification (BOP-2201), demonstrating compliance with 13 Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. The Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements document outlines state-specific preferences and potential percentage-based advantages for in-state suppliers. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, vendors must provide detailed product labeling, manufacturer product information sheets, and be prepared for potential quantity adjustments based on facility requirements. Packaging must adhere to strict guidelines, using sealed plastic tubs, corrugated cardboard cartons, or non-returnable tins. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive specifications suggest this is a significant procurement opportunity for food service providers in Pennsylvania's institutional settings. Vendors should be prepared for potential legal consequences, including contract termination or bidding prohibitions, if they fail to meet the specified requirements or provide false certifications.