Misc frozen foods

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (DHS) Ebensburg Center is seeking a supplier for miscellaneous frozen food products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with Bid Invitation Number 6100064000. The procurement is specifically for frozen dietary requirements at the 4501 Admiral Peary Highway facility in Ebensburg, Cambria County, covering the months of October, November, and December 2025. The solicitation includes 45 line items totaling approximately 8,000+ units of diverse frozen products such as tater tots, pound cake, Danish pastries, cookie dough, pies, pizza, fruit purees, lasagna, eggs, and other dietary products. Electronic bid responses must be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal by August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an effective contract start date of August 5, 2025. Evaluation and award will be based on either the lowest price per line item or the lowest overall price, with bidders required to offer only acceptable brands listed in the specifications and meet exact pack sizes and product codes.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing is structured as F.O.B. destination, with delivery dates specified for each item throughout the contract period. Quantities may be adjusted at the dietary director's request to accommodate consumer needs, and delivery schedules are tailored to the facility's storage capabilities. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the 45-line item solicitation suggests a significant procurement value. The bid includes mandatory attributes requiring contractor responses and references attachments for specifications, terms and conditions, worker protection forms, and reciprocal limitations. Potential vendors must be prepared to adhere to strict delivery schedules, with some items requiring advance vendor notification regarding delivery dates and quantities.