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Quarterly Meat Products Procurement for Pennsylvania State Hospitals (July-September 2026)

This solicitation seeks suppliers for a broad range of meat products for Pennsylvania state hospitals, specifically Clarks Summit State Hospital and Norristown State Hospital. - Government Buyer: - Department of Human Services (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) - Offices: Clarks Summit State Hospital and Norristown State Hospital - OEMs and Vendors (Acceptable Brands): - Kesslers - Heeps - Fiore Food Service - Tyson - Hatfield - Berks - Maid Rite - Farmland - Hormel - Maplevale Farms - Chicago Meat Authority - Additional brands as specified in solicitation attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Wide variety of meat products including: - Fresh and frozen beef (stewing beef, ground beef, beef patties, top round, cubed steak) - Veal, lamb, pork (ham, bacon, sausage, scrapple, riblets, pulled pork) - Specialty and prepared meat items (charbroiled burgers, BBQ riblets, pulled pork, pork scrapple) - Detailed specifications for each product, including fat content, packaging, USDA and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture standards - Part numbers and descriptions provided for each line item (e.g., 135A, 136, 136D, 169A, 1101, 508, 402E, 826) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Products must meet strict USDA and state standards for quality, fat content, and packaging - Some items require production or processing within Pennsylvania - Compliance with Pennsylvania labor and worker protection laws - Delivery to specific state hospital facilities - Contract covers quarterly supply (July-September 2026) with detailed delivery and performance requirements

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Department of Human Services for the supply of meat products for the first quarter of July through September 2026. The procurement is for meat products to be delivered to Clarks Summit State Hospital in Lackawanna County. The contract duration is from July 1st to September 30th, 2026. Bids must be received by May 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

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