Bid guide
How to bid on Torrance State Hospital snack delivery for Pennsylvania DHS
What the agency is buying
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Torrance State Hospital is seeking individually wrapped, shelf-stable snacks for delivery to its facility in Westmoreland County from January through March 2027.
Bidders must use the specified acceptable brands, package sizes, and codes. Quantities are estimates and may change. The award will be based on the lowest price per line item.
Key date and deadline
The bid is due electronically by November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Late bids will be disqualified.
Delivery is scheduled on specified days between 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., excluding state holidays. The facility may arrange alternate deliveries as needed.
Who this opportunity suits
This IFB may suit food suppliers or distributors able to provide the specified snack brands and package sizes, meet the facility’s delivery schedule, and respond to changes in estimated quantities.
How to review and submit a bid
Open the solicitation’s original source on Pennsylvania eMarketplace to review the details and download the listed documents. Monitor eMarketplace for change notices, which become part of the bid.
Bids must be submitted electronically. Vendors must be registered to submit an online bid through the PA Supplier Portal. The solicitation identifies Jodi George, Purchasing Agent, at 724-459-4661 or [email protected] for questions about bidding. The PA Supplier Portal helpdesk is listed at (877) 435-7363, option 2.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Use the solicitation documents and PA specifications to check each item’s brand, package size, and code before pricing. Enter firm prices for every item and provide the requested responses to all Mandatory Attributes.
Review delivery requirements and the specified dates carefully, and make sure your pricing reflects your ability to deliver within the stated window. Submit early enough to confirm the electronic response is complete and received before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Human Services "prior DPW"; the original posting controls.