5000-OMHSAS- WESH-Food 2-Jan-Mar 2027

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of miscellaneous food items to Wernersville State Hospital for the period of January 1 through March 31, 2027. The scope of work includes providing breakfast items, desserts, entrees, and egg products, specifically including items such as bagels, frozen milkshakes, whipped topping, stuffed cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers, and liquid whole eggs. Awards will be based on the lowest bid per unit, with a requirement that bidders specify and circle the exact brands being offered from the approved specifications. Strict quality and delivery standards are mandated, requiring all deliveries to be made via freezer trucks with internal temperatures not exceeding 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Products must be solidly frozen, properly labeled with brand and pack dates, and possess at least 30 days of remaining shelf life upon receipt. Meat and poultry must be processed in USDA-approved plants and display official inspection legends. Additionally, successful vendors must provide a Worker Protection and Investment Certification ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws, including the Minimum Wage Act and Equal Pay Law.