Description
The Department of Human Services is seeking a supplier to provide produce products, including prepared salads, for the period of April-June 2026. The supplier must deliver the products to Clarks Summit State Hospital. The products must meet certain requirements, such as being processed or manufactured in plants operated under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or under an inspection program approved by that agency. The products must also be labeled and packaged in accordance with the specifications provided. Some key points to note are:
• The supplier must provide proof of passing annual inspection.
• The products must have a shelf life of at least 14 days from the time of delivery.
• The products must be delivered in properly refrigerated rooms and transported in refrigerated trucks.
• The internal temperature of the products at the time of delivery must be between 35°F and 36°F.
• The supplier must provide product information and taste samples to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid.