Dairy_OCT-DEC 2026_TSH

The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a contractor to provide DAIRY ITEMS FOR DELIVERY FROM OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2026 for consumers located at State Route 1014, Torrance PA, Westmoreland County.The quantities listed are estimates and may increase or decrease based on the needs of the facility.Bidders will bid only the Acceptable Brands listed on the Specification Sheet.Bidder must bid products that meet the specifications/pack sizes and codes of the Acceptable brands.Delivery to be made the day specified, between the hours of 8:00am and 11:45pm. Delivery may not be made on a state holiday. Delivery dates are specified in accordance with facility storage space allotments and must be adhered to; facilities may arrange alternate deliveries as it requires.Deliveries to be made two times per month. Dietary Dept will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required. EXPIRATION DATES MUST BE VALID UP TO FOUR WEEKS FROM DELIVERY.PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL PACKING SLIPS, INVOICES, AND ANY DELIVERY CORRESPONDENCE. Award will be made based on the lowest overall total.Bids are due August 5, 2026, by 10:00am and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must enter firm prices for all items and provide appropriate responses to all "Mandatory Attributes" contained in the solicitation. Failure to submit bid as described may result in yours being rejected as a non-responsive bidder.The following documents are incorporated by reference:• 21-DAIRY PRODUCTS SPEC 1-04• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12• Worker Protection Form• Standard Terms and ConditionsContractors' electronic submission must include the following as attachments. Failure to submit these items may result in the rejection of the Contractor's submission:• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12• Worker Protection FormONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS EMarketplace website to view any change notices to this IFB. The change notices shall become incorporated as part of this bid. In order to submit your Bid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number and to allow for submission of an online bid, please visit www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us You may refer to the SRM Bidding reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for bidding instruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.Questions regarding bidding on this solicitation: Phoebe Dietrich, Purchasing Agent, 724-459-4677 or phodietric@pa.gov.