5022 ODP 2113 EC Misc Non-Perishables

The Department of Human Services Ebensburg Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to supply a variety of miscellaneous non-perishable food items, including products such as diet vanilla pudding, low-fat muffin mix, and dry turkey gravy mix, to its location at 4501 Admiral Peary Highway. The solicitation, titled "5022 ODP 2113 EC Misc Non-Perishables," was posted on October 7, 2025, with a response deadline of October 28, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $150,000, and the procurement is managed under the NAICS code 311991, which pertains to food manufacturing. The agency responsible is part of Pennsylvania’s State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and interested vendors are directed to a designated online portal for further details. Key considerations for bidders include compliance with the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which mandates preferences for in-state suppliers and requires detailed disclosures regarding the origin of products and bidder residency. The contract emphasizes the importance of adhering to procurement laws that favor Pennsylvania-based businesses and outlines specific documentation requirements to claim such preferences. The scope of the contract involves providing various food products that meet detailed specifications, including low-fat, gluten-free, and low-calorie options, packaged in specified formats such as pouches or cans. The procurement process involves detailed instructions, evaluation criteria, and compliance measures to ensure that the selected vendor supplies quality food items that meet the agency’s nutritional and packaging standards.