5022-CSSH BREAD JAN-MAR 2027

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of fresh bread, rolls, and related products for the third quarter of 2027, spanning January through March. The scope of work includes a variety of items such as white enriched, rye, whole wheat, cinnamon raisin, and Italian sliced loaves, as well as frankfurter, dinner, and steak rolls. All products must be delivered in clean, sound, standard cartons or trays and packaged according to commercial practice, with specific requirements for polyfilm bags and 5 lb units for bread cubes. Labels must identify the product type, ingredients, net weight, bakery name, and the production date. Strict quality and freshness standards are mandated, requiring most fresh bread to be no more than 48 hours old upon arrival, while whole wheat and rye may be up to 72 hours old. All products must maintain freshness for at least five days from delivery. The bakery must be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and meet FDA standards for enriched bread. Award evaluation is based on price, with significant preferences granted to Pennsylvania resident bidders or those providing Pennsylvania-produced goods under the Reciprocal Limitations Act. Bidders must also certify compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Unemployment Compensation and Workers Compensation Acts, and provide a completed state of manufacture chart to avoid bid rejection.