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Procurement of Fresh and Frozen Produce for Ebensburg Center

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center, is inviting bids for the supply of a comprehensive selection of fresh and frozen produce for dietary use. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center - Products Requested: - Wide range of fresh produce: bananas (approx. 1,680 lbs), cucumbers (420 lbs), tomatoes (450 lbs), broccoli (336 lbs), shredded and chopped cabbage (approx. 1,100 lbs), cauliflower (294 lbs), celery (280 lbs), salad mix, onions (approx. 760 lbs), apples (336 units), blueberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges (304 units), strawberries, watermelon, green peppers, garlic, kiwi, baby carrots, and more - Frozen produce: broccoli cuts and florets (approx. 1,500 lbs), cauliflower (approx. 1,230 lbs), peas & carrots (1,050 lbs), sweet green peas (1,800 lbs), peas & pearl onions (420 lbs), sliced strawberries (585 lbs), winter blend vegetables (880 lbs), brussel sprouts (672 lbs), chopped spinach (144 lbs), green beans (840 lbs), raisins (8 units) - All items have detailed USDA grade, packaging, and quality requirements - OEMs and Acceptable Brands (for frozen items): - Garden Fresh/FS Systems, Hanover, Shaw, Sysco, Simplot, Flav-R-Pak, Reinhart Foodservice, U.S. Foodservice, Monarch, John Cope's, Honor Foods, Valley Fresh, Boghosian - Notably, certain brands (e.g., Honor Foods - Inn Brand, Valley Fresh) are explicitly not accepted for some items - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to USDA grades and quality standards - Specific packaging and case sizes for each item - Only specified brands are acceptable for frozen produce; some brands are excluded - All deliveries must be made to Ebensburg Center, F.O.B. destination - No services are requested; this is strictly a product supply contract - Quantities and delivery schedules are detailed for each item, covering a three-month period

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a supplier to provide fresh and frozen produce for the residents at the Ebensburg Center. The contract covers the months of October, November, and December 2026. The produce includes items such as bananas, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and other specified fruits and vegetables. Delivery is to be made to the Ebensburg Center Dietary located in Ebensburg, PA.

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