5044-Frozen Veggies-July to Sept-DSH-FY25

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically Danville State Hospital located in Sullivan County (FIPS Code 42113), is seeking a vendor to provide frozen vegetables for institutional food service from July to September 2025. This procurement opportunity, identified as Bid #6100063658, solicits suppliers capable of delivering a comprehensive range of individually quick frozen (IQF) produce items including asparagus, lima beans, green beans, broccoli, squash, corn, potatoes, mixed vegetables, peas, carrots, and various fruit products. Acceptable vendors must meet stringent quality standards equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy, with products sourced from the latest seasonal pack and free from processing defects. The solicitation is exclusively available through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, with electronic submissions required by June 2, 2025. Potential bidders must first complete vendor registration using the attached "New Vendor Registration Guide" and follow the detailed instructions in the "Bidding Guide" to ensure compliance with state procurement protocols. Suppliers will be evaluated based on their ability to meet precise product specifications, including packaging requirements, acceptable brand options, and delivery parameters.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, and the procurement is open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements. Acceptable brands include Hanover, Simplot, Sysco, U.S. Foodservice, and Flav-R-Pak, suggesting a competitive bidding environment that allows multiple vendors to participate. Packaging configurations typically range from 12/2# to 12/2.5# cases, with flexibility for different product sizes and configurations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the solicitation indicates this is a quarterly procurement for an institutional food service facility. Potential vendors can obtain additional information by contacting Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov. Interested suppliers must complete the registration process in the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and carefully review all attached documentation to ensure a compliant bid submission.