Warren State Hospital Meat Quarterly Bid

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of meat and meat products for the Warren State Hospital for the quarterly period of January through March 2027. This solicitation, numbered 6100066849, was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of November 17, 2026. The contract involves the delivery of various items, including chicken breast fillets, pork chops, and fish loins, with specific delivery dates scheduled for February and March 2027. Strict quality and packaging standards are required. Beef cubes and ground beef must be packaged in 5 to 10 lb units with fat content not exceeding 20 percent, while chicken breast fillets must be in 5 to 10 lb polybags. Turkey breasts must be vacuum packed between 4 and 9 lbs. Certain beef products must be labeled as USDA Select or USDA Choice, and fish loins must be USDA Grade A IQF species Cod or Haddock and untreated with sodium polytri pothosate. The contract prohibits the use of meat from the head, tongue, heart, or esophagus, as well as products derived from Advanced Meat Recovery systems. All bids must be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal, where vendors must complete the registration process, sign a W-9 form, and enter pricing directly into the portal. Payments are processed via ACH through the PA Supplier Portal. The facility will monitor all deliveries for adherence to bid specifications, size, and labeling requirements.