Pennsylvania eMarketplace #6100066863

Wernersville State Hospital food procurement: frozen produce, dairy, cheese, and beverages

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a broad range of frozen foods, dairy products, cheeses, and beverages for Wernersville State Hospital. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services; Wernersville State Hospital, Berks County. - Products requested: Frozen vegetables, vegetable blends, and fruits; assorted cheese; butter, margarine, spreads, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, fruit drinks, lemonade, iced tea, frozen juices, and orange-juice concentrate. The attachments also list frozen products beyond those highlighted in the initial notice, including potatoes, okra, onions, peas, peppers, squash, eggplant, succotash, and several fruit varieties. - OEMs and named brands: Ardmore Farms, Minute Maid, Sun Cup, Promise, Gold-N-Soft, Shedd’s, Land O’Lakes (including Land O’Lakes Light Spread), Sommers Maid, Smart Balance, Gold-N-Sweet, Kraft, Penn Maid, Schneider Valley Farms, Lakeview Farms, Upstate Farms, Hanover (including Hanover Gold Line), Simplot, Flav-R-Pak, John Cope’s, Nonpareil/Regal, Fine-Line, Shaw, Markon, and Garden Fresh/FS Systems. These are referenced as acceptable brands or product names, not as awarded suppliers. - Other named vendors or supplier brands: Sysco (Sysco Classic and Sysco Imperial), U.S. Foodservice (Monarch and Blue Label), Honor Foods (Inn Brand), and Reinhart Foodservice. No supplier is identified as selected. - Quantities and part numbers: Most procurement quantities and part numbers are not provided. The frozen portion-packed juice line lists a quantity of 72; its individual juice flavors have no quantities stated. Some product descriptions give package configurations, which are specifications rather than order quantities. - Notable requirements: Products must meet applicable USDA/FDA grades and food-labeling standards, specified quality and packaging requirements, and required chilled or frozen delivery conditions. Frozen juice must be made from 100% pure juice, unsweetened and without added preservatives, and packed in individually labeled 4-ounce disposable cups; required shelf life is at least one year frozen or five days chilled at 40°F or below. Dairy and cheese specifications include defined fat and sodium limits for reduced-fat/reduced-sodium options. Products may be subject to brand identification, prior approval, sampling, inspection, or laboratory analysis. Quantities may be adjusted to facility needs, with payment for accepted products.

Description

The solicitation seeks a supplier to provide Food 1 to Wernersville State Hospital from January 1 through March 31, 2027. The listed commodity specifications cover food items including frozen vegetables, cheese, dairy products, and frozen juices. Deliveries are to Wernersville State Hospital in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and quantities may be adjusted to the facility’s actual requirements. Bids are due November 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

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