Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #61000065918
Procurement of Fresh Prepared Salads for Danville State Hospital and Emergency Generators & Lighting for Pennsylvania
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
61000065918
NAICS
424410, 335312
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking suppliers for two distinct procurement needs: - Fresh Prepared Salads for Danville State Hospital (Department of Human Services, Department of Public Welfare): - Wide variety of fresh prepared salads required, including vegetable, pickled cabbage, cabbage slaw, carrot & raisin, macaroni (regular and mustard), creamed cucumber, citrus, potato (regular and mustard), pasta, rice pudding, seafood, poultry, ham, egg, tuna, salad base, and fresh cut fruit salad - Products must meet USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection or Pennsylvania General Food Law standards - Strict requirements for labeling, packaging (5, 8, 14, 15, or 30 lb. containers), minimum 14-day shelf life, refrigeration, and ingredient specifications - New vendors must submit product information and taste samples for approval - Manufacturer Product Information Sheets required for National School Lunch/Breakfast Program participants - No specific OEMs or brands mandated, but acceptable brands may be specified for certain fruit salads - Emergency Generators and Lighting (DGS Bureau of Procurement): - 15,000 generators (GENERATOR CONTROL/PR) and 15,000 lighting accessories requested - Products to be delivered to EXEC BRANCH, Forum Place 6th Floor, Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA - No specific OEMs or brands specified; open to all compliant manufacturers - All products must be processed in compliant facilities and delivered according to detailed specifications - Quantities are estimates and may be adjusted by the facility
Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on food safety, compliance, and quality for salad products - Large-scale, high-quantity procurement for generators and lighting, suitable for emergency or contingency use - No named OEMs or brands, allowing for broad competition among qualified manufacturers
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for prepared salads to be delivered to Danville State Hospital for the months of July, August, and September 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Human Services and involves supplying various types of fresh prepared salads meeting specific inspection, labeling, and delivery requirements. The delivery location is the Dietary Department at Danville State Hospital in Montour County, Pennsylvania. The contract duration is three months, and the response deadline is May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.