Cliffdale Custard 2nd Qtr. 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically the South Mountain Restoration Center, is soliciting electronic bids for food products through a competitive procurement process. This contract opportunity, identified as ID 660c93bd3e524150140a1d24, seeks food suppliers to provide products for a three-month period from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. Bidders are required to submit proposals for acceptable food brands that meet specific product specifications, pack sizes, and product codes. The procurement process mandates electronic bid submission, with a strict deadline of March 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM, after which late bids will be automatically disqualified. Award selection will be determined by the lowest price per line item or potentially the lowest overall price. Delivery requirements are precise, with storeroom hours established from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and delivery schedules must align with facility storage space allotments.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement covers food products for the South Mountain Restoration Center, located in Fulton County and serving the South Pottstown CDP region. Potential bidders must complete and submit several attachments, including food specifications, terms and conditions, reciprocal limitations, workers protection forms, and an executive order document. Technical questions regarding specifications or bidding can be directed to Alice I. MacArthur via email at amacarthur@pa.gov. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract allows for quantity adjustments based on the dietary director's discretion to meet consumer needs. Interested vendors should carefully review all attached documentation and ensure strict compliance with the specified requirements to avoid potential bid rejection.