Dispos Food Service Products

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services is seeking a contract for Disposable Food Service Products through Invitation for Bid No. 6100038103. The procurement is structured across two lots: Lot 1 for Disposable Bags, Wraps, Gloves and Accessories, and Lot 2 for Disposable Cups/Lids, Plates, Plasticware and Trays. Primary using agencies include the Department of Corrections, Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Human Services. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the PA Supplier Portal and Ariba Sourcing platform, with an initial bid sheet, pre-bid pricing, a reverse auction process, and a final bid sheet. The evaluation criteria include lowest total price per lot, with contractors required to maintain a minimum 95% fill rate and meet a $100 minimum order amount. Key submission dates include a bid due date of June 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., a pre-bid pricing deadline of June 29, 2016, a live online reverse auction on July 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and a final bid sheet submission deadline of July 6, 2016.

The contract will be an Established Price Contract with a two-year term and potential for up to three additional one-year renewals. The estimated annual spend is approximately $1,828,000, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to purchase items through alternative competitive procurement if deemed appropriate. The COSTARS program will allow local public procurement units and state-affiliated entities to participate in the contract. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation includes provisions for environmental compliance and encourages the use of post-consumer recycled content in products. Contractors will be subject to performance monitoring and may be required to attend contract performance review meetings. The Commonwealth will utilize a reverse auction process to secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality, with bidders allowed to bid on one or both lots but required to bid on all line items within a selected lot. Price adjustments may be considered during contract renewal periods.