5000-OMHSAS NSH-Food2 - Jan-Mar 2025

This contract involves the provision of miscellaneous frozen food items and bread products for the third quarter of 2025, specifically from January 1 to March 31. The procurement is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, a state agency operating under the Department of Human Services (formerly DPW), with a contract value estimated between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars. The solicitation, titled "5000-OMHSAS NSH-Food2 - Jan-Mar 2025," was posted on November 13, 2024, with a response deadline of December 4, 2024. The contract emphasizes compliance with detailed specifications for bread, rolls, and related fresh products, including product characteristics, packaging, labeling, delivery conditions, and rejection policies, as outlined in multiple detailed documents dating from 2014 and 2015. The specifications specify a broad range of bread types such as white enriched, rye, whole wheat, cinnamon/raisin, Italian, and various rolls, with strict standards for quality, freshness, and proper handling. Additionally, the contract incorporates guidelines for miscellaneous food products, including meat and poultry, emphasizing inspection, labeling, packaging, and timely delivery, with participation in federal donation programs where applicable. Vendors are also required to adhere to the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which favors suppliers offering products produced within Pennsylvania or states with reciprocal preferences, and prohibits certain supplies from specific states. The comprehensive documentation ensures that all food items meet safety, quality, and procurement standards, supporting the department’s goal of providing nutritious, compliant food supplies for its programs during the specified period.