OMHSAS WeSH 5011 Poultry April-June, 2022

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, specifically the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), is seeking a poultry product supplier for Wernersville State Hospital covering the period from April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2022. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 66cc6fe3968d0a8c8a075196, requires a vendor to provide 28 different types of poultry products, including whole turkeys, turkey roasts, chicken nuggets, tenders, and breaded chicken breasts. The solicitation, posted on February 18, 2022, with responses due by March 4, 2022, requires potential suppliers to meet detailed specifications outlined in the commodity listing document, which includes precise requirements for product types, brands, packaging, and delivery terms. Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality poultry products that meet the hospital's nutritional and operational needs. The procurement documents indicate strict guidelines for product acceptance, with the agency reserving the right to reject items that do not meet specified standards and to adjust order quantities as needed.

The contract opportunity appears to have a strong preference for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products, as evidenced by Executive Order 2010_03, which mandates state agencies to prioritize locally produced goods when prices are competitive. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements suggest potential restrictions on foreign bidders. The procurement seems focused on local and domestic suppliers, with an emphasis on Pennsylvania-based agricultural producers. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the poultry product specification suggests a significant procurement volume for the three-month contract period. The solicitation does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure, focusing instead on the straightforward procurement of poultry products for the Wernersville State Hospital.