501Froz Misc Food, Oct-Dec 22, 2116 WN

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to deliver frozen miscellaneous food items to Polk Center for the period of October through December 2022. The procurement involves supplying a diverse range of food products including pancakes, angel food cake, custard, stuffed peppers and cabbage, spinach ravioli, eggs, and potato pancakes. The contract opportunity, identified as 501Froz Misc Food, was posted on August 12, 2022, with a response deadline of August 30, 2022. Vendors must provide detailed manufacturer product information sheets and are required to circle specific brands they are bidding on, with strict specifications around ingredient composition, packaging, and delivery conditions. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject non-conforming products and perform lab testing on samples, with vendors responsible for associated testing costs. Delivery schedules are precisely outlined in the attached Delivery Schedule Misc. spreadsheet, detailing exact quantities and delivery dates for each product type throughout the specified three-month period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified food vendors capable of meeting the detailed product specifications and delivery requirements. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract allows for pricing structures with and without government-donated commodities, suggesting flexibility in vendor participation. Payment will be based on actual net weight or count at the time of delivery, and the Commonwealth maintains the ability to cancel or modify quantities with 15 days notice. Though a specific award value was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the food items and the three-month delivery schedule suggest a moderate-sized procurement opportunity for a food service or distribution vendor with capabilities in frozen and prepared food products. Interested vendors must carefully review the specifications document and be prepared to provide high-quality, precisely specified food items to the Polk Center.