7313-Meat-Jan to March-DSH-FY25

Danville State Hospital, located in Pennsylvania's Sullivan County, is seeking a meat procurement contract for the period of January to March 2026, identified by solicitation number 7313-Meat-Jan to March-DSH-FY25. The procurement seeks a comprehensive range of meat products including fresh beef, veal, pork, cured and smoked meats, bacon, sausages, and edible by-products, with strict quality specifications aligned with USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specification (IMPS) standards. Vendors must provide products meeting precise criteria such as specific fat content limitations (20-30%), prohibitions on extenders and binders, and requirements for products to be practically free of connective tissue, bones, and lymph glands. All bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) by the submission deadline of November 14, 2025. Interested vendors are required to complete vendor registration and must comply with detailed product specifications outlined in the 01-MEAT-SPEC-rev 10-25.pdf document, which provides exhaustive commodity listings and product requirements. Prospective bidders can contact Annette Hockenbroch, Purchasing Agent, at (570) 271-4518 or anhockenbr@pa.gov for additional information.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements. While no incumbent vendors are listed, potential bidders must successfully complete the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's vendor registration process, which includes providing comprehensive business information, selecting appropriate product categories, and submitting required documentation such as W9 forms. The registration guide recommends vendors enter bank data to enable ACH payment processing and establish administrative user accounts with specific password complexity requirements. Although the exact award value is not specified, the procurement appears to be for a three-month period covering meat products for Danville State Hospital, implying a potentially significant contract value for a specialized institutional food service procurement. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, precisely specified meat products that meet the stringent institutional standards outlined in the solicitation documents.