OMHSAS WeSH 5018 Desserts Jul-Sept, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, specifically the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), is seeking a supplier to provide desserts for Wernersville State Hospital during the period of July through September 2022. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract number 66c5d39302b5f9c9160ed1cb, was posted on May 12, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of May 26, 2022. The contract covers Berks County and specifically the Wolfdale Census Designated Place (CDP), with a focus on procuring various dessert items for institutional food service. The attached government file, "07- MISCELLANEOUS Breakfast. Desserts, Entree and Eggs 2021.doc", provides detailed specifications for food commodities, including packaging requirements, acceptable brand names, delivery specifications, and product standards. Vendors are required to carefully review the document and circle the specific products and brands they intend to bid on, with potential requirements for submitting manufacturer product information sheets.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard state institutional food service contract. The document suggests potential flexibility in quantity adjustments, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to increase or decrease order volumes based on actual requirements. No incumbent vendors are directly identified in the available materials. The contract appears to be part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's standard procurement process for institutional food services, likely targeting qualified food suppliers who can meet strict institutional food service standards. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the commodity listing suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for the selected vendor. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with detailed product specifications, delivery requirements, packaging standards, and potentially provide comprehensive product information sheets as part of their proposal.