02. 6100066410 Cheese Specifications.pdf
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- Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
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This is a commodity specifications document issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for a local purchase proposal supporting Warren State Hospital's Dairy and Eggs Quarterly Bid covering October through December 2026. The procurement includes three cheese products with specified delivery schedules: American Cheese (300 pounds total), Cheddar Natural Cheese (160 pounds total), and Swiss Cheese (450 pounds total). American cheese deliveries are scheduled for October 5, 2026, November 2, 2026, and December 7, 2026, at 100 pounds per delivery. Cheddar cheese deliveries are scheduled for November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026, at 80 pounds per delivery. Swiss cheese deliveries occur on October 5, 2026, November 2, 2026, and December 7, 2026, at 150 pounds per delivery. The specifications reference applicable Federal Food and Drug Administration standards and detail strict requirements for product quality, composition, appearance, and packaging options.
All cheese products must meet federal standards regarding moisture content, milk fat percentages, and sensory characteristics. American cheese must be processed, pasteurized, and chilled with a firm, smooth body free from defects, available in yellow or white color in unsliced (5-pound loaves), sliced (24 or 32 slices per pound), or shredded vacuum-packed formats. Cheddar cheese must be natural, medium-cured with mild flavor, containing no more than 39 percent moisture and 50 percent milk fat, available in unsliced loaves or shredded vacuum-packed bags. Swiss cheese must be natural, chilled, containing no more than 41 percent moisture and not less than 43 percent milk fat, available in unsliced loaves, sliced, or shredded vacuum-packed formats. The document does not specify unit prices, total contract amounts, or other financial terms, indicating that pricing information would be provided by bidders in response to this specifications document.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTING FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
CHEESE
NAME OF FACILITY
PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
QTY.
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
1. CHEESE, AMERICAN – Reference: Federal 300 Lb.
Food and Drug Administration’s Standard Style B of Identify, 21 CFR 133.169. Processed, pasteurized, chilled. Shall consist of one or more lots of natural cheese blended into a homogenous mass with a medium firm, smooth body free from uncooked cheese particles. It shall be free from pinholes or openings except those caused by trapped steam.
The cheese shall slice freely when cut into approximately 1/8” slices. It shall be uniform in shape and size with practically straight edges and flat sides. Surface shall be dry and free from mold, cracks or other surface defects. Yellow American shall have a uniform medium-yellow to medium-orange color. Processed American cheese shall have a mild to medium cheese flavor and shall be free from any undesirable tastes and odors. Product may be ordered sliced. Slices shall separate readily and in whole slices. Individual slices shall be unwrapped. Products in either sliced or unsliced form shall be wrapped and cartoned. Color: Yellow or White;
Style: A) Unsliced, 5 lb. Loaf; B) Sliced, 24 or 32 slices per lb.; or C) Shredded and packed in vacuum packed bags. (Buyer to specify color, style and portion size [# slices /lb.] – for sliced).
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
10/05/26 100 Lbs 11/02/26 100 Lbs 12/07/26 100 Lbs
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTING FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
CHEESE
NAME OF FACILITY
PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
QTY.
PRICE
TOTAL
3. CHEDDAR, NATURAL – Reference: Federal 160 Lb.
Food and Drug Administration’s, HHS Style C Standard of Identify, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 21,133,113.
(Medium-cured, mild cheddar flavor).
Chilled. Shall be produced from cow’s milk and shall contain no more than 39% moisture and 50% milk fat and shall be free from rind development. Color: Yellow;
Style: A) Unsliced 5-10 lb. Loaf;
C) Shredded and packed in 4 or 5 lb.
Vacuum packed bags. (Buyer to specify style.)
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 11/05/26 80 Lbs 11/02/26 80 Lbs
7. SWISS – Reference: Federal Food and Drug 450 Lb.
Administration’s, HHS, Standard of Style B Identity, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 21, 133.195. Natural. Chilled. Shall contain not more than 41% moisture and not less than 43% milk fat. Shall be free from mold and other surface conditions which detract from utilization of the entire cheese.
Style: A) Unsliced, 5 to 10 lb. loaf;
B) Sliced; C) Shredded and packed in 4 or 5
lb. vacuum bags. (Buyer to specify style.)
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
10/05/26 150 Lb 11/02/26 150 Lb 12/07/26 150 Lb
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