OMHSAS 5013 WeSH Eggs Jan-Mar, 2022

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), is seeking a supplier to provide shell eggs for Wernersville State Hospital during the period of January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. The procurement opportunity, identified as OMHSAS 5013 WeSH Eggs Jan-Mar, 2022, requires vendors to supply Grade A, medium eggs that are either natural or shell protected, with a minimum net weight of 39 lbs per case of 30 dozen eggs. Bidders must propose pricing relative to the USDA Egg Market Report, either above, below, or at the straight market price for the nearest day preceding delivery. Eggs must be inspected and graded by a USDA or Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture agent, with an official certificate accompanying each delivery. The eggs must be delivered within 7 days of the pack date, transported in a refrigerated truck maintaining a temperature of 40°F or less, and packaged with appropriate labeling. The solicitation was posted on October 29, 2021, with proposals due by November 12, 2021.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement does align with Pennsylvania's Executive Order 2010_03, which encourages the purchase of Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products when available at competitive prices. The Commonwealth reserves the right to increase or decrease order quantities and to reject non-conforming eggs, with vendors responsible for replacement and associated costs. There are no details provided about the current incumbent vendor or specific budget ranges for this egg procurement. The solicitation is targeted specifically at Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County and follows standard Commonwealth procurement protocols for agricultural commodity purchases. Vendors must comply with detailed packaging, labeling, and delivery specifications, and will only be paid for the actual net weight or count of eggs delivered and accepted.