04. 6100066431 Fish Specifications.pdf

This is a commodity specifications document issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for fish products to be procured by Warren State Hospital under a quarterly meat bid covering October through December 2026. The facility is requesting 450 pounds of raw fish loins in three separate deliveries: 150 pounds on October 5, 2026, 150 pounds on November 2, 2026, and 150 pounds on December 7, 2026. The specification requires fish loins to be untreated and unbreaded, equivalent to USDC Grade A, individually quick frozen (IQF), skinless and boneless, with a 4-ounce portion size. Acceptable species include Cod or Haddock, with products permitted as formed items. The fish must be layer-packed with moisture-proof paper between layers and packed in approximately 6-pound cartons with 6 or 10 cartons per master container, with no treatment using Sodium Polytriphosphate (Tripoly).

The specification document identifies approved brands and product codes for suppliers, including Icelandic, Samband of Iceland, FPI, Viking, Midship/Good Harbor, and Frionor, with different codes available depending on species selection. Bidders must provide unit pricing and total pricing for the specified quantities. The document does not contain information regarding set-aside provisions, incumbent contractors, contract award dates, or funding sources.