Opportunity
Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066390
Procurement of Frozen Juices, Fruits, Vegetables, Cheese, and Dairy Products for Wernersville State Hospital
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
6100066390
NAICS
424420, 424430
This opportunity is for the supply of food products to Wernersville State Hospital, managed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital - OEMs and Brands Mentioned: - Juices: Ardmore Farms, Minute Maid, Sun Cup - Frozen Fruits/Vegetables: Hanover, Simplot, Sysco Imperial, U.S. Foodservice Monarch, Flav-R-Pak, Honor Foods-Inn Brand, John Cope's, Shaw, Nonpareil/Regal, Fine-Line, Reinhart Foodservice-Markon, Garden Fresh/FS Systems - Dairy: Penn Maid, Schneider Valley Farms, Lakeview Farms, Promise, Gold-N-Soft, Shedds, Land-O-Lakes, Sommers Maid, Smart Balance, Kraft, Upstate Farms - Products/Services Requested: - Portion-packed frozen juices (various flavors, 4 oz cups, 100% juice, unsweetened, no preservatives) - Frozen fruits and vegetables (asparagus, lima beans, green beans, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, leafy greens, mixed vegetables, mushrooms, and more) - Cheese (American, cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, pizza blend, provolone, Monterrey Jack; including reduced sodium/fat options, various formats) - Dairy products (butter, margarine, vegetable oil spreads, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, fruit drinks, lemonade, iced tea) - Notable Requirements: - All products must meet USDA and FDA standards for food quality, labeling, and packaging - Compliance with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act (preference for in-state products) - Worker protection and certification requirements - Strict specifications for shelf life, packaging, and delivery to Wernersville State Hospital - Detailed product specifications for quality, size, and style; buyer may specify style and packaging for many items - Chilled or frozen delivery required for most products - Laboratory analysis and quality inspections may be conducted
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a supplier to provide Food 1 to Wernersville State Hospital. The contract duration is from October 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Human Services (formerly DPW) and the delivery location is Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County. Bids must be received by August 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM.