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Procurement of Frozen Vegetables and Fruits for Pennsylvania State Institutions

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is seeking suppliers for a broad range of frozen vegetables and fruits for institutional use. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services - Solicitation managed by the DGS Bureau of Procurement - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hanover - Simplot - Sysco (Imperial, Classic) - U.S. Foodservice (Monarch, Blue Label) - Flav-R-Pak - Honor Foods (Inn Brand) - Shaw - John Cope's - Reinhart Foodservice (Markon) - Nonpareil/Regal - Fine-Line - Garden Fresh/FS Systems - Products/Services Requested: - Large assortment of frozen vegetables (asparagus, lima beans, green beans, Italian beans, wax beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, corn, leafy greens, mixed vegetables, mushrooms, okra, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, squash, succotash, and various IQF vegetable blends) - Frozen fruits (apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, mixed fruits, peaches, pineapple, strawberries) - Quantities specified in pounds, cases, or counts depending on the item - All products must meet U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy quality standards - Acceptable brands are specified for each product line - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to quality standards (U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy) - Latest season pack required for all items - Specific packaging sizes and styles for each product - Delivery to state hospital or institutional facilities - Multiple acceptable OEMs/brands for each product, allowing for competitive sourcing

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide frozen vegetables to Danville State Hospital for the months of October, November, and December 2026. The procurement is managed by the Department of Human Services, formerly known as DPW, and the delivery location is the Dietary Department at Danville State Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The contract duration is three months, and the response deadline is August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for various frozen vegetable products and acceptable brands.

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