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Fresh Produce Supply for Clarks Summit State Hospital (July-September)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking suppliers for a broad range of fresh produce to be delivered to Clarks Summit State Hospital in Lackawanna County. - Government Buyer: - Department of Human Services, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Clarks Summit State Hospital (delivery location) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including but not limited to: - Apples (Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Gala) - Bananas, Blueberries, Cantaloupes, Cranberries, Lemons, Honeydews, Grapes, Grapefruit, Nectarines, Oranges, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Strawberries, Tangerines, Watermelons - Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes - Each item must meet specific USDA grade and quality standards (e.g., U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, U.S. Extra No. 1) - Packaging and size requirements specified for each product (e.g., carton weights, count per case, minimum diameters) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for Pennsylvania-produced agricultural products per Executive Order 2010-03 - Compliance with Pennsylvania labor and worker protection laws - Reciprocal Limitations Act applies, affecting bid preferences based on supplier's state of origin - Deliveries required during the first quarter (July-September) - No specific OEMs or brand-name vendors are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified produce suppliers meeting the stated criteria.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the supply of produce products for the first quarter of July through September 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Human Services and the delivery location is Clarks Summit State Hospital in Lackawanna County. The bid response is due by May 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The solicitation includes several attached files related to the bid, such as commodity listings and compliance forms.

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