5022-ohmsas-cssh bread october-december 2026

Lackawanna County is soliciting bids for bread products to supply the first quarter of October through December 2026, with proposals due August 21, 2026. The procurement carries mandatory compliance certifications under Pennsylvania Executive Order 2021-06 and the Reciprocal Limitations Act.

Suppliers must be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and comply with state bakery standards. The scope encompasses 18 distinct bread and roll products including white enriched loaves, whole wheat English muffins, kaiser rolls, and sandwich rolls, with specifications addressing weight, dimensions, and nutritional requirements. Freshly baked items must not exceed 48 hours old upon arrival (72 hours for whole wheat and rye). Products must be packaged in polyfilm bags with sealed or tied tops and delivered in clean, standard cartons or trays. Vendors must obtain prior approval from the director of dietary services for any schedule changes to contracted delivery dates. Returnable containers must be identified and removed by the vendor on or before the next scheduled delivery. The facility reserves the right to cancel quantities with five days' notice and will reject damaged or crushed product. Product must maintain freshness for a minimum of five days from delivery.

Contractors and grantees must execute the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201), certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and applicable state labor and workforce safety laws, including minimum wage, prevailing wage, and workplace safety provisions. False certification results in immediate contract termination and three-year ineligibility to bid on Commonwealth contracts. Payment is based on actual net weight or count determined at delivery. Estimated quantities are subject to adjustment based on facility requirements.