5310-Institutional Food-SMRC 2nd QTR 26

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center in Fulton County is soliciting competitive bids for food products to support institutional food services operations. The procurement encompasses a three-month contract term beginning April 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of March 9, 2026. Vendors must submit responses through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) following the electronic bidding procedures outlined in the attached documentation. Bidders are required to register their companies, answer all mandatory questions confirming receipt and review of bid documents, and provide complete line item pricing for all food products specified in the attached specifications. The portal allows vendors to save incomplete responses and revise submissions multiple times prior to bid closure, with technical support available through the PA Supplier Portal Help Desk at (877) 435-7363. Vendors must thoroughly review all bid information through the Summary tab before final submission to ensure all line items are priced and all mandatory requirements are satisfied. The evaluation will be based on adherence to specifications, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with submission requirements as detailed in the bid documents.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type or status. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference specific existing infrastructure or technology systems requiring vendor integration beyond the standard electronic submission process through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal. The specific budget range and award value for this three-month institutional food products contract have not been disclosed in the posted opportunity materials, though pricing will be evaluated as a key factor in the vendor selection process.