When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 15, 2026.

It was issued by County Of Berks. The work is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States; Leesport, Pennsylvania, United States; Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience providing bulk food products to government or institutional clients. Ability to supply catch weight meat products by the pound. Strong logistics and customer service capabilities for managing discrepancies and returns. Established distribution network in Pennsylvania.

Food Provision Service (Due July 8, 2026)

A government authority in Reading, Pennsylvania seeks a vendor to provide bulk food items and manage orders, discrepancies, and returns.

Must be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Must maintain a permanent place of business.
Must have adequate equipment to supply goods and services properly and expeditiously.
Must have suitable financial status to meet obligations.
Must have experience on projects of similar character and magnitude.
Must be licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Must provide performance security in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total agreement amount.
Must provide a certificate of insurance meeting the specified coverage types and levels.
Must submit a completed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form BOP-2201.
Must submit a signed Non-Collusion Affidavit.
Must submit a sample certificate of insurance.
Must submit a reference form with at least three references for similar volume of goods and services within the preceding 24 months.

Questions regarding the ITB are due by June 15th, 2026.

Samples are to be requested by June 17th, 2026 and received by June 22nd, 2026.

The bid submittal deadline is July 8th, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.

The bid opening is July 8th, 2026 at 3:15 P.M.

The contract term commences September 1st, 2026.

County Of Berks

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A government authority in Reading, Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide food provision services on an as-needed basis. Orders will focus on catch weight products such as pork chops, roast, and lunch meats, which are to be supplied by the pound only.

The selected vendor should also be able to offer new products in addition to the requested items. Responsibilities will include managing discrepancies and handling returns in a responsive and efficient manner.

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