5022 Cssh Bread Jan Mar 2027

Supplier to provide Bread Products for the third quarter January-March 2027.

Bread, rolls and related products, fresh not frozen, are to be supplied to Department of Human Services facilities under the *Commodity Listings for Local Purchase Proposal*.

Items listed

• Bread: white enriched, rye, whole wheat, cinnamon/raisin, Italian, and bread cubes for filling/stuffing.
• Rolls: hamburger (white and whole wheat or multi-grain), frankfurter, hard Kaiser type, dinner rolls (soft pan and split-top/snowflake), steak rolls, hoagie/sub rolls, hot dog rolls (wheat), Kaiser rolls (4 in. whole grain), dinner rolls (wheat breakaway), steak rolls (wheat) and sausage rolls (whole grain).
• English muffins: white, and 100% whole wheat.

Product characteristics

Each loaf should have a firm and tender brown colored crust (except Italian); have a fine and even grain and impart a pleasing flavor and aroma. The delivered product shall not be crushed or damaged. Fresh bread, including individual slices, shall not be more than 48 hours old upon arrival at receiving point (except whole wheat and rye, which may not be more than 72 hours old).

Labeling

Wrappers shall identify the type of product, ingredients, net weight and name of bakery. Bakery must be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and must meet the Department's standards for bakeries and bakery products. Date and day of production must be clearly marked on label or by color-coded tie code (code to be supplied by vendor) on each package.

Packaging and delivery condition

The products shall be packaged in accordance with commercial practice. Bread, rolls and related products must be properly packaged and delivered in clean, sound, standard cartons or trays. Product shall maintain freshness for a minimum of 5 days from date of delivery.

Quantities

Quantities listed are estimates only and may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual requirements of the facility. The facility may cancel any quantity of an order by providing notice at least 5 days prior to a scheduled delivery date, and will only pay the vendor for products actually accepted by the Department.

Delivery

Delivery must be made on dates as specified in contract. Vendor shall obtain prior approval for any schedule changes from the director of dietary services or delivery may be rejected. Deliveries to be coordinated between food service director and vendor.

The *Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements* form (GSPUR-89) must be completed and returned with the bid. These requirements do not apply to bids under $10,000.00. 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 *Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form* (BOP-2201) is included in the solicitation documents.

Vendor shall indicate at the time of delivery any discrepancies between actual net weight or count and the contracted amount and record the discrepancy on the delivery slips. Vendor agrees that the Commonwealth will accept and pay only for actual net weight or count determined at the time of delivery.