5044-FrozVeggies-April to June-DSH-FY23

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Human Services, is seeking a vendor to provide frozen vegetables and fruits for Danville State Hospital through a competitive procurement process. The contract, identified as Bid #6100060458, covers the period from April to June 2024 and requires the successful bidder to supply 28 different frozen vegetable items and 8 frozen fruit items meeting U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy quality standards. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal by March 8, 2024, with all products requiring strict adherence to specified quality requirements, packaging standards, and approved brand guidelines. The solicitation mandates that products contain no sugar or additional additives unless explicitly specified in the commodity listing. Interested vendors must first complete the four-step vendor registration process with the Commonwealth's Department of General Services Bureau of Procurement, which involves providing comprehensive business identification and contact information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The Executive Order 2010_03 encourages the purchase of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices, which may provide an advantageous positioning for local agricultural suppliers. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract appears to have a defined budget through the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing for each frozen vegetable and fruit item, with delivery requirements to Danville State Hospital in Montour County. The procurement process requires electronic submission through the PA Supplier Portal, with all vendors needing to demonstrate compliance with state agricultural product regulations and quality standards. Potential bidders are advised to contact Annette Hockenbroch, the Purchasing Agent at Danville State Hospital, for any specific questions regarding the bid requirements.