Beverages - 2nd Qtr. 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically the South Mountain Restoration Center located in Franklin County, is soliciting electronic bids for beverage products for the second quarter of 2023. The procurement covers a three-month period from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, and focuses on food products with strict specifications for acceptable brands and pack sizes. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by March 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with late submissions resulting in automatic disqualification. The award will be determined based on the lowest price per line item or potentially the lowest overall price, with the potential for quantity adjustments based on the facility's dietary director's requirements. Delivery is expected during storeroom hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and vendors must adhere to specific delivery dates aligned with facility storage capacities.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it includes several attachments that provide additional context, including food specifications, terms and conditions, reciprocal limitations, workers protection forms, and an executive order. Technical questions regarding specifications can be directed to Alice I. MacArthur via email at amacarthur@pa.gov. The contract appears to be a standard procurement for institutional beverage supply, likely with a moderate financial value given it is for a restoration center. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the attached documents, particularly the food specifications and terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.