7313-Meat-Jan to Mar-DSH-Fy26

Solicitation 6100066904, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Danville State Hospital, seeks the provision of various meat items for January, February, and March 2027. The scope includes a variety of beef and pork products, such as stew cubes, center-cut pork chops, and beef burgers, all of which must adhere to the Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) and be processed in USDA-approved plants. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PA Supplier Portal by November 20, 2026. Award eligibility is contingent upon the vendor having no unpaid laboratory fees and providing specific brand identifications for each item bid. Strict packaging and delivery standards are required, including a maximum master container weight of 60 lbs and the prohibition of staples or paper-coated metal wire ties for closures. Chilled items must be delivered at 40°F or lower, while frozen items must not exceed 10°F. Products must maintain a minimum 30-day shelf life upon receipt, with freezer items delivered within 90 days of the pack date. Final acceptance is determined at the destination based on actual net weight or count, and the facility reserves the right to reject products based on laboratory analysis or metal detection verification.