Miscellaneous Frozen Food Delivery to TSH
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6100056459
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from emarketplace.state.pa.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically Torrance State Hospital (TSH) located in Torrance, PA, is seeking a contractor to provide miscellaneous frozen food products for delivery during the period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The procurement is for food supplies to support consumers at the state hospital facility, with estimated quantities that may fluctuate based on facility needs. Contractors must submit electronic bids by August 22, 2022 at 2 pm, with strict requirements for bid submission including entering firm prices for all items and responding to mandatory attributes. Bidders are required to propose acceptable brands, package sizes, and product codes as specified in the attached PA Specifications, with potential consideration for alternate brands if no primary brand is listed. Delivery logistics are precise, with deliveries permitted Monday through Friday from 8 am until 11:45 pm, and specific delivery dates to be coordinated with the TSH Dietary Department.
The solicitation is open to registered vendors who can complete mandatory documentation, including the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements and Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. To participate, vendors must register on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) and obtain a vendor number. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with standard state procurement requirements. Bidders can direct questions to Karen Caruso, Purchasing Agent, at 724-459-4545 or RA-PWBIDQUESTIONS@pa.gov. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement is for a three-month period of frozen food product delivery. Interested vendors should carefully review all incorporated documents, including standard terms and conditions, and be prepared to provide detailed manufacturer information for proposed food products. Failure to meet submission requirements may result in bid disqualification.
Opportunity text
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital (TSH) is seeking a contractor to provide MISC FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERY for the period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, for consumers located at Torrance State Hospital, 1014 State Route 1014, Torrance, PA 15779.Quantities listed are estimates and may increase or decrease based on the needs of the facility.Bids are due August 22, 2022 at 2 pm, and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will bedisqualified. 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.Bidders will only bid the acceptable brands, package size and codes as specified. See attached PA Specifications. Always bid on the unit of measure listed. If an approved Brand/Manufacturer is not listed on the attached Spec Sheet, the hospital will consider other brands. Please indicate the Manufacturer for the items you are bidding on. Alternate brands will only be considered if no brand is listed on the State Spec Sheet.TSH Dietary Department will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the Dietary Department to meet the needs of the consumers. Delivery dates are specified within the item text in accordance with facility storage space and must be adhered to be the awarded vendor. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required.Deliveries are Monday through Friday from 8 am until 11:45 pm.The following documents are incorporated by reference:• 07-Miscellaneous Specs• Dietary Bid Comments• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12• Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form• Standard Terms & ConditionsContractors' electronic submission must include the following as attachments. Failure to submitthese items may result in the rejection of the Contractor's submission:• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements• Worker Protection and Investment Certification FormONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders areresponsible for monitoring the DGS emarketplace website to view any change notices to thisIFB. 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.usYou may refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for biddinginstruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.Questions regarding bidding on this solicitation: Karen Caruso, Purchasing Agent, 724-459-4545 or RA-PWBIDQUESTIONS@pa.gov.
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