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Procurement of Low Calorie Drinks and Dairy Products for Wernersville State Hospital

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking suppliers for a broad range of low calorie drinks and dairy products for Wernersville State Hospital. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital - Products/Services Requested: - Low calorie fruit drinks (at least 5% juice, various flavors and sizes) - Lemonade (at least 5% lemon juice, various sizes) - Iced tea (regular and diet, sweetened or artificially sweetened, with/without lemon) - Butter (1 lb prints, individual patties, whipped cups; Grade A or AA) - Margarine (1 lb prints, individual patties; salted or unsalted) - Vegetable oil spreads (at least 40% vegetable oil, individual cups or 1 lb prints) - Cottage cheese (low-fat, small curd, 5 lb containers) - Cream cheese (regular in 3 lb containers, soft in 1 oz cups) - Sour cream (regular, light, no fat; various packaging) - Yogurt (plain, low-fat, fruited, non-fat, low calorie; various packaging) - OEMs/Approved Brands Highlighted: - Promise, Gold-N-Soft, Shedds, Land-O-Lakes, Sommers Maid, Smart Balance, Gold-N-Sweet, Kraft, Penn Maid, Schneider Valley Farms, Lakeview Farms, Upstate Farms - Notable Requirements: - Only brands/products previously approved by the Food Specification Committee are accepted - Products must meet USDA and FDA standards, with strict shelf life, packaging, and labeling requirements - Chilled or frozen delivery required for most items - Compliance with Pennsylvania and federal food safety, labor, and worker protection laws - Quality inspections and laboratory analysis may be conducted - Quantities are estimates and may be adjusted based on facility needs - Samples may be required for evaluation

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of low calorie drinks to be supplied to Wernersville State Hospital. The contract duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Human Services, with delivery at Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County. Bids must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with the opening at 9:01 AM the same day at the hospital.

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