POULTRY

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a poultry supplier for the Ebensburg Center through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 6100064035. The procurement involves acquiring specific poultry products for dietary requirements, including 320 lbs of boneless chicken breast, 1,040 lbs of diced turkey/chicken meat, 640 lbs of chicken/turkey patties, 1,040 lbs of chicken tenders, 1,670 lbs of ground frozen turkey, 6 cases of pre-cooked chicken breast with grill marks, 5 cases of pre-sliced turkey, and 200 lbs of raw boneless turkey breast. Delivery will be made to the DHS Ebensburg Diet facility located at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway, Ebensburg, PA. Bids must be submitted electronically by August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with deliveries scheduled throughout October, November, and December 2025. The evaluation criteria include lowest price per line item or lowest overall price, with potential for quantity adjustments based on the dietary director's requirements. Acceptable brands are limited to major poultry suppliers such as Tyson, Perdue, Jennie-O, Gold Kist, and ConAgra.

The solicitation includes provisions for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products as defined by PA Executive Order 2010-03, with all bid responses to be submitted through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal electronic system. Potential bidders may be required to provide security in the form of irrevocable letters of credit, certified bank cashier's checks, certificates of deposit, or bonds. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to be open to qualified poultry suppliers meeting the specified product requirements. The contract allows for flexibility in quantity adjustments to meet consumer needs, suggesting potential variability in the total contract value. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive list of poultry products indicates a substantial procurement for the Ebensburg Center's dietary services, likely representing a significant contract opportunity for qualified poultry suppliers.