5011 DHS ODP EBC MEAT AND FISH BID

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has issued an invitation for bid, solicitation number 6100066975, for the procurement of meat and fish products for the first quarter of 2027. The contract covers a variety of items including USDA Choice ground beef, ground pork, turkey beef frankfurters, Virginia sliced hams, and cod loins. Deliveries are scheduled across January, February, and March 2027, with specific weight requirements and dates for items like pork loins, diced ham, and ground pork, while other items will have delivery dates and quantities provided by the agency. All pricing is based on F.O.B. Destinations. Strict quality and packaging standards are mandated, such as frozen 10 lb units for ground beef and 5 lb units for ground pork, with both requiring a maximum fat content of 20 percent. Chilled products, including hams and frankfurters, must be vacuum-packed or atmosphere-controlled and include production dates. Cod loins must meet USDC Grade A standards and be packed under federal inspection. Bidders must certify their understanding of the representations and authorizations in the solicitation and are encouraged to identify any PA-produced agricultural products in accordance with PA Executive Order 2010-03.