5000 Omhsas Wesh Food 1 Jan Mar 2027

Supplier to Provide Food 1 to Wernersville State Hospital from Jan 1- Mar 31, 2027

Commodity listings for local purchase proposal for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, covering frozen vegetables, dairy products, cheese and frozen juices for Wernersville State Hospital.

Frozen vegetables

• Asparagus, baby lima beans, green beans (cut and French cut), Italian beans, wax beans
• Broccoli (chopped, cuts, florets), brussel sprouts, carrots (diced, sliced), cauliflower
• Corn (whole kernel, on the cob), leafy greens (collard, spinach), mixed vegetables, mushrooms
• Okra, onions, peas (sweet green, sugar snow/Chinese, sugar snap), peas and carrots, peas and pearl onions, peppers
• Potatoes (french fried, white, shredded, small whole, diced, red skin), sweet potatoes

Dairy products

- Butter, margarine, vegetable oil spread, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, fruit drink, lemonade, iced tea

Cheese

- American, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss (including reduced sodium/reduced fat), pizza blend, provolone, Monterrey Jack

Frozen juices

- Portion packed juice, unsweetened juices, juice drinks, orange juice concentrate

Any brand or product identified in a specification will be the only brand(s) accepted. Bidder must provide product/brand being bid for each item when submitting bid. Quantities listed are estimates only and may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual requirements of the facility.

Deliveries shall be made on the dates and at the times specified in the contract. Vendors shall obtain prior approval for any schedule changes from the director of dietary services or delivery may be rejected.

The facility may cancel any quantity of an order by providing notice at least 15 days prior to a scheduled delivery date and will only pay the vendor only for products actually accepted by the Department.

Chilled items shall be delivered at no higher than 40º F (4.4C) and show no signs of mishandling. Frozen items shall be solidly frozen and show no evidence of defrosting, refreezing, freezer burn or dehydration of mishandling.

The *State of Manufacture* chart must be completed and submitted with the bid or no later than two (2) business days after notification from the Issuing Office. Failure to complete this chart and provide the required information prior to the expiration of the second business day after notification shall result in the rejection of the bid.

The *Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements* do not apply to bids under $10,000.00. A *Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form* is included.

Vendors must have no unpaid laboratory fees in order to be eligible for award.