TEA/LEMONADE_APRIL-JUNE 2026_TSH

The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking a contractor to provide TEA / LEMONADE FOR DELIVERY FROM APRIL-JUNE 2026 for consumers located at State Route 1014, Torrance PA, Westmoreland County.
Quantities listed are estimates and may increase or decrease based on the needs of the facility.
Bidders will only bid on the acceptable brands, package size and codes as specified. All items to be in accordance with the attached PA Specifications. Always bid on the unit of measure listed.
Delivery to be made the day specified, between the hours of 8:00am and 11:45pm. Delivery may not be made on a state holiday. Deliveries are one time per week.
Dietary Dept will notify vendor of quantities for each delivery. Alternate deliveries may be arranged as required. Quantities may be adjusted at the request of the Dietary Dept to meet the needs of our consumers.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON ALL PACKING SLIPS, INVOICES, AND ANY DELIVERY CORRESPONDENCE.
Award will be made based on the lowest overall total.
Bids are due February 10, 2026, by 10:00am and must be submitted electronically. Late bids will be disqualified. Contractors must enter firm prices for all items and provide appropriate responses to all “Mandatory Attributes” contained in the solicitation. Failure to submit bid as described may result in yours being rejected as a non-responsive bidder.
The following documents are incorporated by reference:
• Fruit Drink Specs
• Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements 11-6-12
• Worker Protection Form
• Standard Terms and Conditions
ONLY ELECTRONIC BID RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR SUBMISSION. All bidders are responsible for monitoring the DGS EMarketplace website to view any change notices to this IFB. The change notices shall become incorporated as part of this bid. In order to submit your Bid Response, interested vendors must be registered. To register, obtain a vendor number and to allow for submission of an online bid, please visit www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us
You may refer to the SRM Bidding reference Guide on the Supplier Service Center for bidding instruction or contact the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.
Questions regarding bidding on this solicitation: Phoebe Dietrich, Purchasing Agent, 724-459-4677 or phodietric@pa.gov.