Active SLED Opportunity · PENNSYLVANIA · PENNSYLVANIA
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The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital, seeks a contractor to supply fresh produce for delivery July-September 2026. Bids due May 5, 2026, electronically. Award based on lowest price. Delivery twice weekly to Westmoreland County, PA.
The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a contractor to provide FRESH PRODUCE FOR DELIVERY FROM JULY-SEPT 2026 for consumers located at State Route 1014, Torrance PA, Westmoreland County. The quantities listed are estimates and may increase or decrease based on the needs of the facility. Bidders will only bid on the acceptable brands, package size and codes as specified. All items to be in accordance with the attached PA Specifications. Always bid on the unit of measure listed. Dietary Dept will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. There will be two deliveries a week - Monday and Thursday. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the Dietary Dept to meet the needs of our consumers. Delivery to be made the day specified, between the hours of 8:00am and 11:45pm. Delivery may not be made on a state holiday. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL PACKING SLIPS, INVOICES, AND ANY DELIVERY CORRESPONDENCE. Award will be made based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Award will be made by lowest overall price. Bids are due May 5, 2026, 10:00am and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must enter firm prices for all contracted years 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. Contractors’ electronic submission must include the following as attachments. Failure to submit these items may result in the rejection of the Contractor’s submission: • Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12 • Worker Protection Form ONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS EMarketplace website to view any change notices to this IFB. The change notices shall become incorporated as part of this bid. In order to submit your Bid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number and to allow for submission of an online bid, please visit www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us You may refer to the SRM Bidding Reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for bidding instruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2. Questions regarding bidding on this solicitation: Phoebe Dietrich, Purchasing Agent, 724-459-4677 or phodietric@pa.gov.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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