Project Information

Bid Title

5310 Institutional Food Smrc 3Rd Qtr 26

Issuing Agency

State Government of Pennsylvania

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

Apr 17, 2026

Closing Date

May 4, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

6100065729

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Project Description

General Information
Department for this solicitation:	Procurement
Date Prepared:	04/17/26	Types:	IFB
Advertisement Type:	Service Materials Service & Materials PW Construction Agency Construction Real Estate
Solicitation/Project#:	6100065729	Solicitation/Project Title:	5310-Institutional Food-SMRC 3rd QTR 26
Description:	The Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center is soliciting bids for food products on the specifications attached.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Human Services "prior DPW"	Delivery Location:	10058 South Mountain Road  Building 41  South Mountain Pa 171261
County:	Franklin	Duration:	07/01/2026--9/30/2026

Contact Information
First Name:	Kelley	Last Name:	Estes
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-749-4012	Email:	kestes@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
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.
Solicitation Start Date:	04/17/26
Solicitation Due Date:	05/04/26	Solicitation Due Time:	10:00 AM
Solicitation Opening Date:	05/04/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	10:01 AM
Opening Location:
No. of Addendums:	0
Amended Date:	04/17/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files Electronic Bidding Procedures for Vendors.pdf

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Locating and Responding to a Solicitation

Locating a Solicitation

1. Open your web browser and go to www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us. Please note the important information

regarding compatible browsers for the PA Supplier Portal website.

2. Select the Log on button at the top right of the page.

3. Enter the User ID and Password you created when you registered as a supplier and log on. If you are unable to

log in, please call the Help Desk at (877) 435-7363 and selection Option #1.

4. Choose the Bidder tab to begin. If you do not see a Bidder tab, another person at your company with separate

log-in credentials may have been assigned the Bidder role.

5. The Bid Processing screen will open and will display all Events currently open for responses. If the search fields

seen below are not visible, select the Search Criteria button to display them.

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6. To search for and respond to a specific Solicitation, enter the Solicitation Number in the appropriate field and select

the Apply button. The Solicitation will appear below. Please ensure all fields below “Solicitation Status” are blank, as

extra information such as “Status” or “Response Timeframe” may cause the system to skip over the desired Solicitation.

7. Click the blue Event Number link to open the Solicitation in a new window. If your browser asks to allow pop-ups,

select “Always Allow”. If the window still does not open, ensure all pop-up blockers are disabled.

Viewing and Responding to a Solicitation

Before creating a response, browse the Header and Items tabs for bid information.

1. If you have not downloaded any bid documents, they can be found under the Header tab in the Notes and

Attachments section. A description for the Solicitation can be found at the Tendering Text link. Any questions

about the attachments or description can be directed to the Solicitation Owner.

2. Download all required attachments (if necessary) by clicking the linked Description of each one. It is highly

recommended that you download and complete all required documents before creating a response.

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3. To begin your response, select Register to register your company for any potential change notices, then select

the Create Response button.

4. A new Create Response window will open (see below). To complete your response, a maximum of three steps

must be completed before submitting. These can be done in any order.

5. Under the default Header tab, select Questions to answer two mandatory questions. Select “Yes” from the Reply

drop-down menu on each one to indicate that you have read and understood the listed attachments.

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6. Under the Header tab section Notes and Attachments, select the Header Bidder’s Remarks link to add any

additional notes or select the Add Attachment button (highlighted below) to add any additional documents.

7. When the Add Attachment window pops up, select Browse to search your computer for a completed

attachment, open the file, and click “OK” to add it to the list (see below). If you have more than one completed

attachment to add, repeat this step as necessary. If no attachments are required, skip this step.

8. Select the Items tab to enter line item prices. Prices should be entered in the Price column per unit of measure.

Pressing Enter after each price will update the Total Value amount at the bottom right. If there are more than 10

total line items, scroll down to complete them all. If a price sheet was completed as an attachment, skip this step.

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9. Before submitting your response, select the Summary tab (see below) to review. Ensure that all applicable steps

have been completed: all Items are responded to (if necessary), all Questions are answered (mandatory), all

Notes and Attachments are included (if necessary), and the Total Response Value is accurate.

10. When all information is correct, click the Check button at top. You will be prompted to submit the response.

11. Finally, click the Submit button. An approval message will appear below.

12. If desired, a PDF copy of your bid can be viewed or saved by clicking the Print Preview button. Any attached

documents will not be included. You do not need to print or mail this file.

13. Close and Log Off to exit the PA Supplier Portal.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 311999All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

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