5022 Omhsas Cssh Produce Jan Mar 26
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Due: | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Agency: | State Government of Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 6100064758 |
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General Information |
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Department for this solicitation: |
Procurement | ||||||
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Date Prepared: |
11/03/25 |
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IFB | ||||
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Solicitation/Project#: |
6100064758 |
Solicitation/Project Title: |
5022 - OMHSAS - CSSH PRODUCE JAN-MAR 26 | ||||
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Description: |
Supplier to provide Produce Products for 3rd quarter Jan-Mar 2026 | ||||||
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Department Information |
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Department/Agency: |
Department of Human Services "prior DPW" |
Delivery Location: |
Clarks Summit State Hospital |
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County: |
Lackawanna |
Duration: |
Jan-Mar 2026 |
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Contact Information |
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First Name: |
Margaret |
Last Name: |
King |
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Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX) |
570-587-7406 |
Email: |
margarekin@pa.gov |
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Solicitation Information |
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Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation. |
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Solicitation Start Date: |
11/07/25 | ||
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Solicitation Due Date: |
11/21/25 |
Solicitation Due Time: |
9:00 AM |
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Solicitation Opening Date: |
11/21/25 |
Solicitation Opening Time: |
9:01 AM |
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Opening Location: |
Clarks Summit State Hospital | ||
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No. of Addendums: |
0 | ||
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Amended Date: |
11/03/25 |
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SPECIAL INSTRUCITONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARED VEGETABLES, FRESH
1. INSPECTION: All prepared fresh vegetables must be processed in
plants operated in compliance with the Pennsylvania General Food
Law (Act 121, Act of May 13, 1909 as amended September 1, 1967),
Upon demand, all processing plants must provide proof of passing
annual inspection.
2. LABELING: Shipping containers and individually packaged items
shall be labeled, printed or stenciled with product
identification, name and location of processor, net weight, date
of processing, and additives.
3. DELIVERY TIME LIMITATIONS: Prepared fresh vegetables shall have
a shelf life of at least 7 days from date of processing, and
shall be delivered within 2 days after processing. Failure to
deliver as specified will result in implementation of surcharge
procedures and/or rejection, unless prior approval for delivery
date change is granted by the director of dietary services.
4. PACKAGING: Product shall be packaged in vacuum packed plastic
bags, bags packed in master cartons or cases.
5. PRODUCT CONDITION AT DELIVERY: Prepared fresh vegetables must be
held in properly refrigerated areas and transported in
refrigerated trucks held at 32 - 36 F to assure excellent
condition at time of delivery. There shall be no evidence of
mishandling. If random visual inspection of product for quality
indicates that product does not meet specifications, all or part
of shipment will be rejected.
6. Quantity:
Quantities listed are estimates only and
may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual
requirements of the facility. With notification five days prior
to delivery, the facility reserves the right to cancel any
quantity of the order and agree to pay the vendor only for
products actually accepted by the Department.
7. DELIVERY DATES: Delivery must be made on dates as specified in
contract. Vendors shall obtain prior approval for any schedule
changes from the Director of Dietary Services or delivery may
be rejected.
8. ADDITIVES: The use of sulfites is prohibited. However, other
FDA approved preservatives may be used on prepared fresh
vegetables as necessary. Preservatives used must be listed on
the product label.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED VEGETABLES, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY. UNIT UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#1 BROCCOLI – U.S. No. 1. Cut into florets. Fairly
LB.
compact head clusters. No flowering open bud
clusters. Tender, moist, light green stem, 5 lb.
or 10 lb. bag. (Buyer to specify package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#2 CABBAGE – U.S. No. 1. types: Regular or Red.
Solid, firm heads. No evidence of worm or weather
damage, wilting, yellowing, or dehydration. Cored.
a) whole; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
b) shredded; 1/16”, 1/8”, or ¾”, 5lb. or 10 lb.
bag
c) diced ¼" x ¼"
LB.
(Buyer to specify type, style, shred, and
package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#3 CARROTS, TOPPED – U.S. No. 1. Firm, smooth
bright orange with no wilting, softness or mushiness.
Peeled and cleaned.
a) whole; diameter not less than ¾” nor more than
1-1/2”; length not less than 5”; 5 lb. or
10 lb. bag
LB.
b) diced; ¼”, 3/8”, ½”, 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
c) sliced; coin cut, thin (1mm), medium (6mm),
thick (10mm); 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
d) shredded or grated; 3/8”; 5 lb. bag or
10 lb. bag
LB.
e) strip-cut, sticks, crinkle cut or straight
cut; 3/8” x 5”; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify style, size of cut or shed, and
package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
#4 CAULIFLOWER – U.S. No. 1. White, compact,
LB.
heads. No bloom. Cut into florets. 5 lb.
or 10 lb. bag (Buyer to specify package
size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#5 CELERY - Pascal type. U.S. No. 1, Crisp,
compact stalks, no pithiness or roughness.
No leaves.
a) natural branches or stalks, not less than
6” long; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
b) diced; 3/8”, ½”, ¼”, 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
c) sliced; 3mm, 6mm, 10mm; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
d) stew cut; ½” x 1”; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
e) sticks, 3/8” x 3/8” x 4”; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag LB.
(Buyer to specify style, size of dice or slice,
and package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#6 LETTUCE, HEAD – U.S. No. 1. Fresh, green,
well-formed heads, crisp, tender leaves.
no spotting, rusting, or other decay.
Cored and cleaned with outer leaves removed.
a) heads; whole, halved or quartered;
5 lb., 10 lb. or 20 lb. bag
LB.
b) chopped, ½” x 1-1/4”, 1-3/4” x 2-1/2”,
2” x 2-3/4”, 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
c) shredded, 1/8”, 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify style, size or head, size
of chop or shred and package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
TOTAL
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED VEGETABLES, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#7 ONIONS – Dry. U. S. No. 1. types; Bermuda/
Spanish or Red. No green sunburn spots,
blackish decay areas, mold spots or other
damage. Peeled.
a) whole; not less than 3” diameter;
5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
b) chopped; 3/8”, ½”, ¼”; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
c) sliced, 3/16”, ¼”; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify type, style, size of chop
or slice, and package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#8 PEPPER, SWEET – U.S. No. 1. Green, firm, fresh,
crisp. No shriveling, dullness, pitting, or
other damage. No rot or decay.
a) whole; cored; not less than 2-1/2”
diam.; not less than 2-1/2” long;
5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
b) diced; 3/8”, ½”, ¼”, 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
c) sliced; thick (1/4”) or thin (3/16”);
5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify style, size or dice or slice,
and package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#9 POTATOES – Processed from U.S. No. 1.
potatoes. White, clean, firm, no wrinkling,
wilting, soft dark spots, cut or greenish
areas. Peeled and cleaned.
a) whole; medium size 1-1/2” to 3 diameter;
15 lb. or 30 lb. bag
LB.
b) diced; 3/8”, 15 lb. or 30 lb. bag
LB.
c) sliced; thick (3/8”); 15 lb. or 30 lb.
bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify style, size of slice and package
size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED VEGETABLES, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#10 RADISHES – Topped. U.S. No. 1 Red globe type.
Medium size, ¾” to 1-1/4” in diameter. Round,
firm crisp, tender. No wilting, sponginess,
pithiness, dryness, roughness or external
damage.
a) whole; trimmed; 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
b) sliced thin (1/8”); 5 lb. or 10 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify style and package size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#11 SALAD GREENS, MIXED – Processed from crisp,
clean fresh U.S. No. 1 produce; no
discoloration, rusting, weeping, or other
decay. Cuts: small (1/2” x 1-1/4”), medium
(1-3/4” x 2-1/4”) or (1-1/2” x 1-1/2”), or
large (2” x 2-3/4”).
a) lettuce, endive & escarole; 5 lb., 10 lb.
or 20 lb. bag
LB.
b) lettuce & romaine; 5 lb., 10 lb. or
20 lb. bag
LB.
c) lettuce, romaine, endive & cabbage; 5 lb.,
10 lb. or 20 lb. bag
LB.
d) lettuce, romaine & sliced radishes; 5 lb.,
10 lb. or 20 lb. bag
LB.
e) lettuce, romaine & red cabbage; 5 lb.,
10 lb. or 20 lb. bag
LB.
(Buyer to specify cut, style and package
size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
SALAD MIX, REGULAR CUT LETTUCE, RED CABBAGE
and carrots, 4-5#/cs.
Lbs.
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