Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Sep 30, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
Avian Influenza in domestic lactating bovine (milk), with the goal of enhancing the Department’s ability to surveil disease and protect the health of our citizens, food supply, and animal agriculture industry.
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Jan 8, 2027
Procurement of ambulance services, including three fully staffed ambulances and EMT-certified personnel, for the 2027 Farm Show.
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Jun 25, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is procuring a SWITCH,WAVEGUIDE (waveguide switch) via the Pennsylvania eMarketplace/BidNet Direct portal. The solicitation is structured as a state price schedule contract with annual renewal provisions, where renewal year pricing is determined by adjusting current year pricing. The procurement is an active state-level commodity bid (not a grant program) sourced through Pennsylvania's official procurement system.
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Harrisburg
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Dauphin
Address
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2301 N Cameron St
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17110
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This contract establishes an agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Agriculture, and Feeding Pennsylvania for charitable food assistance services. Feeding Pennsylvania is tasked with administering the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS) program, which involves sourcing, distributing, and managing local food products to address food insecurity across Pennsylvania. The contract, effective from October 31, 2025, to June 30, 2026, includes an advanced fund of $5,000,000 to cover costs related to food, freight, packaging, processing, and harvesting. The agreement details the scope of services, financial provisions, and standard terms and conditions.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The board discussed and reviewed several amusement ride devices for approval, including the Alien Invasion ride, Firestorm, a Ropes Course, Softplay structures, a climbing wall, and a Ferris wheel. Key focus areas included reviewing compliance with ASTM standards, manual updates, safety features like fall protection, operator manuals, and site-specific installation requirements. Some motions for approval were made pending manual corrections or state inspections, while a 'no action' motion was taken for a pedal car device pending further assessment as an amusement ride.
The council meeting focused on various aspects of invasive species management in Pennsylvania. Key discussions included updates on the Pennsylvania Invasive Species Management Plan and associated breakout groups, the Pennsylvania Native Species Day at the Capitol, and the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive (PAIR) Program. Committee reports were provided on communications, invasive species listing updates, and legislative efforts, including the proposed Invasive Species Act and the concept of a Center of Excellence for Invasive Species Management. The council also reviewed outcomes from the 2026 PA Farm Show and discussed strategies for future outreach and educational initiatives related to aquatic invasive species and forest health.
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The primary objective of the meeting is the review of full proposals submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the industry promotion program. The agenda also includes a session for public comment.
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