5019-Prepared Salad-Jan to March-DSH-FY24

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically Danville State Hospital located in Monroe County, is seeking a vendor to provide prepared salads for the period of January to March 2025 under Bid #6100062574. The procurement solicits 19 different prepared salad types, including variations such as carrot & raisin, cabbage, vegetable, seafood, tuna, and poultry salads, with specific ingredient composition requirements. Vendors must deliver products with a minimum 14-day shelf life, maintained at 35-36°F during transport, and packaged in 5, 10, 15, or 30-pound containers. All meat and poultry salad products must be processed under USDA inspection programs with proper labeling, and egg-containing products must use salmonella-negative rated eggs. The bid opportunity is exclusively available through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us), with electronic bids accepted from December 2, 2024, and a submission deadline of December 18, 2024. Potential bidders can direct questions to Purchasing Agent Annette Hockenbroch at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly outlined in the documentation, vendors must complete a comprehensive registration process through the PA Supplier Portal, which involves submitting detailed vendor information, a W9 form, and creating appropriate login credentials. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the stringent product specifications, including prohibitions on sulfite usage and requirements for specific ingredient percentages in salad compositions. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with FDA regulations, USDA inspection standards, and the ability to provide consistent, high-quality prepared salad products across multiple categories. Registration support is available through the Customer Support Center at (877) 435-7363, and additional guidance is provided in the attached vendor registration and bidding guides.