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Pennsylvania food supply for the Commonwealth Technical Institute at HGAC

Pennsylvania is seeking food suppliers for the Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), on behalf of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Commonwealth Technical Institute (CTI) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC). The Purchasing and Dietary Offices at HGAC are involved; the IFB also references agency 1200. - Products requested: Fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables; meat and poultry; fish and seafood; dairy products and eggs; breads, grains, and bakery goods; and beverages and nondairy products. The attachment also lists 12 units of “HGAC DIETARY,” with details deferred to a specifications document. - OEMs and vendors: No food manufacturers, brands, or suppliers are identified by name. The materials refer to preferred or approved brands, but do not provide their names. No part numbers or item-level quantities are provided for the food categories. - Delivery and product requirements: Deliver to HGAC kitchens using appropriate refrigerated or frozen transportation. Products must meet applicable quality, labeling, and shelf-life requirements. Cases may not exceed 60 pounds, a minimum 95% fill rate is required, and multiple deliveries per week are expected. Substitutions require prior approval; only specified or approved brands are acceptable. - Ordering and award: The scope describes a 90-day purchase order, with an option to extend for up to 90 additional days. There is no minimum purchase guarantee, and the intent is to award to one eligible, responsive, and responsible bidder based on low cost. - Supplier qualifications: Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized sellers or suppliers of the manufacturers’ products and provide required product specifications and worker-protection certification. The Reciprocal Limitations Act form may also be required.

Description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Commonwealth Technical Institute, is soliciting bids for perishable and nonperishable food products for CTI students, teachers, employees, and guests. The scope includes supplying and delivering food to CTI at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown, with product categories including produce, meat and poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery products, and beverages. CTI will coordinate delivery with the vendor; the solicitation states that award is intended for one eligible responsive and responsible bidder based on low cost, with no minimum award guarantee. The bid deadline is October 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and required response documents include specifications, the Worker Protection form, and the Reciprocal Limitations Act form.

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