5022 ODP 2113 EC Misc Non-Perishables

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Ebensburg Center is seeking a vendor to supply miscellaneous non-perishable food items for its facility located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway in Ebensburg, Cambria County. The procurement opportunity, designated as 5022 ODP 2113 EC Misc Non-Perishables, involves supplying specific food products including ditalini pasta, turkey gravy mix, diet vanilla pudding, and variety muffin mix. Each attached specification sheet details precise product requirements, such as packaging, nutritional profiles, and specific brand or manufacturing specifications. The solicitation was posted on October 7, 2025, with proposals due by October 28, 2025. Vendors must carefully review the product specifications, which include detailed requirements like packaging sizes, nutritional content, and specific manufacturing standards. Potential bidders must also complete the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, which mandates compliance with various Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws.

The contract opportunity includes several important compliance requirements that may restrict or influence potential bidders. The Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form indicates specific procurement preferences based on state residency and manufacturing origins, with potential bid adjustments ranging from 3% to 15% depending on the vendor's status. Bidders must disclose their manufacturing state and residency, with bids under $10,000 exempt from these requirements. The Worker Protection certification requires vendors to attest to compliance with 13 specific labor laws, with potential penalties including contract termination and a three-year debarment from Commonwealth contracts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest this is an institutional food service procurement for the Ebensburg Center. Vendors must be prepared to meet strict regulatory compliance, provide high-quality food products, and demonstrate adherence to Pennsylvania's procurement and labor standards.