Fresh produce_OCT-DEC 2026_TSH
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6100066349
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Phoebe Dietrich phodietric@pa.gov (724) 459-4677
Opportunity details come from emarketplace.state.pa.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is requesting bids for fresh produce delivery from October through December 2026, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on overall price.
The scope covers fresh produce for consumers at the facility located at State Route 1014, Torrance, Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County. Bidders must bid only on acceptable brands, package sizes, and codes specified in the solicitation, in accordance with PA specifications. Delivery is required twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m., with alternate delivery schedules available as arranged. Delivery dates cannot fall on state holidays. The Dietary Department will notify the vendor of quantities for each delivery; quantities are estimated and may increase or decrease based on facility needs.
Contractors must submit firm prices for all contracted years and comply with all mandatory attributes in the solicitation. The purchase order number must appear on all packing slips, invoices, and delivery correspondence. Only electronic bid submissions will be accepted. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must submit the following attachments with their electronic bid: Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements documentation (11-6-12) and Worker Protection Form. Failure to submit required documentation or respond to all mandatory attributes may result in rejection as a non-responsive bidder.
The solicitation incorporates by reference PA fresh fruit and vegetable specifications, Executive Order requirements for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products, Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements, Worker Protection Form, and standard terms and conditions.
Opportunity text
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a contractor to provide FRESH PRODUCE 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 only bid on the acceptable brands, package size and codes as specified. All items to be in accordance with the attached PA Specifications. Always bid on the unit of measure listed.Dietary Dept will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. There will be two deliveries a week - Monday and Thursday. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the Dietary Dept to meet the needs of our consumers.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.PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL PACKING SLIPS, INVOICES, AND ANY DELIVERY CORRESPONDENCE. Award will be made based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder.Award will be made by lowest overall price.Bids are due August 6, 2026, 10:00am and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must enter firm prices for all contracted years and provide appropriate responses to all "Mandatory Attributes" contained in the solicitation. Failure to submit bid asdescribed may result in yours being rejected as a non-responsive bidder.The following documents are incorporated by reference:• 18-FRESH FRUITS VEG SPECS• Executive Order-PA Produced Ag. Products• 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 yourBid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number andto 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.
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