04-POULTRY SPEC 10-21.pdf

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This is a commodity listing specification document issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for local purchase proposals at Wernersville State Hospital, covering poultry and related protein products for the period of October-December 2021. The facility requires a comprehensive range of poultry items including fresh and frozen chicken parts (split breasts, boneless breasts, skinless breasts, and legs), whole turkeys, turkey breasts in various preparations (raw, cooked, smoked, and low-sodium), turkey roasts, turkey burgers, turkey bacon, turkey ham, poultry frankfurters, turkey bologna, turkey salami, diced and pulled poultry meat, breaded chicken patties, breaded chicken parts, chicken breast fillets, chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, chicken breast fritters, marinated chicken breast fillets, chicken croquettes, and ground turkey meat. The specification document provides detailed descriptions for each item including portion sizes, packaging requirements, weight ranges, acceptable brands with specific product codes, and preparation standards such as freezing methods, moisture content limits, and ingredient restrictions.

The document does not specify item quantities, response dates, bid due dates, site visits, bidder meetings, award dates, or contract terms. Pricing information is not included in this specification document. The facility reserves the right to adjust delivery quantities with fifteen days' notice, and non-compliance with specifications will result in rejection. Successful bidders must provide information regarding production dates and product shelf life or "use by/sell by" dates for applicable items. The specifications emphasize USDA Grade A quality standards where applicable, restrictions on additives and extenders, and requirements for proper packaging in moisture/vapor-proof containers with specified maximum case weights.

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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

CHEESE WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY UNIT

10/21

1. FRYING CHICKEN, SPLIT BREAST WITH RIB – (No Back LB.

Portion), Frozen. Prepared from Broilers/Fryers, Labeled USDA Grade A. Product shall be individually frozen so that parts do not stick together after packaging in shipping containers. No added solutions.

Ready to cook WR 5.5 - 7.5 oz. Packaged in 5-15 lb.

moisture/vapor-proof cartons or poly-bags with tops securely closed and packed in master containers, not to exceed 50 lbs.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Tyson 3775 48/7oz.

Country Pride/ConAgra 019692 George’s Farm 4151

Heeps C105

2. FRYING CHICKEN, BONELESS SKIN-ON BREAST HALVES WITH LB.

RIB MEAT. Frozen. Prepared from Item #1 (Frying Chicken, Split Breasts with rib, equivalent to USDA Grade A). Product shall be individually frozen so that the parts do not stick together after packaging in shipping containers. No added solutions permitted.

Ready to cook. Portion Size: 4.75 - 5.25 oz. Packaged 5-15 lb. moisture/vapor-proof cartons or polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed and packed in master containers not to exceed 50 lbs. per container.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Heeps C144P

3. FRYING CHICKEN, BONELESS, SKINLESS BREAST HALVES WITH LB.

RIB MEAT - Frozen. Prepared from Item #1, (Frying Chicken, Split Breasts with rib, equivalent to USDA Grade A).

Product shall be individually frozen so that parts do not stick together after packaging in shipping containers.

Product must be free from all bones and cartilage. No added solutions permitted. Ready to cook. WR 3.5 - 4 oz.

Packaged in 2/5# bags per 10#case.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Tyson 4316-928 40/4oz.

Gold Kist 8504 George's Farm 4718 US Foodservice CBSH4S ConAgra 110101 Townsend 3313 Heeps C127

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

4. FRYING CHICKEN, LEGS - Frozen. Prepared from Broiler/ LB.

Fryers. Thigh and drumstick intact. Labeled USDA Grade A. Bone in product. Product shall be individually frozen so that parts do not stick together after packaging in shipping containers. No added solutions permitted.

Ready to cook. WR for whole legs 6-8 oz. Packaged in 5-15 lb. moisture/vapor-proof cartons or polybags with tops securely closed and packed in master containers not to exceed 40 lbs. per container.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Tyson 3825 48/7oz.

George's Farm 5062 US Foodservice CHILC Country Pride/ConAgra 019694 Heeps C108

5. FRYING CHICKEN, BONELESS SKINLESS, THIGHS – Boneless LB.

skinless thigh meat equivalent to USDA Grade A. Product may be individually frozen, layer packed so that parts do not stick together after packaging in shipping containers or bulk frozen pack. No added solutions permitted. Ready to cook. WR 2.5 - 4.0 oz. Packaged 5-10 lb. moisture/vapor-proof tray or cartons with tops securely wrapped/closed. Master containers not to exceed 30 lbs.

Tyson 3175 IQF 48/3.5oz.

Con Agra 440068 Bulk Pack (6/5#) Heeps C152PA

6. YOUNG TURKEYS - Whole or Halves. Frozen. With or LB.

without giblets. USDA Grade A. WR 18-24 lbs. Whole or 9-12 lbs. halves. Each to be individually vacuum packed or in other shrinkable type packaging material. Product to be non-basted. Packed 1 or 2 turkeys or 2 to 4 halves per master container. (Buyer to specify Whole or Halves;

with or without giblets.)

FACILITY WILL MONITOR FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF PRODUCT BID

7. TURKEY BREASTS, BONELESS, (Cook-in Bag) – Raw, boneless LB.

whole muscle turkey breast, natural shape. Frozen.

Ready to cook; packaged in its own oven-ready cook bag.

May contain up to 15% of a solution of turkey broth, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates and flavoring. WR 8-10 lbs.

Case weight not to exceed 40 lbs.

Golden Legacy 40011 Heeps T110 Pilgrims Pride 21760 Perdue 35002

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

House of Raeford 96517 Plantation 43033 Carolina 70016 Longmont 32402 Hormel 49980 H & S Provisions 4515

Jennie-O 218002

8. TURKEY ROASTS - Ready-to-Cook, Raw. Boneless breast & LB.

thigh roast. Young Turkey. Frozen. Equivalent to USDA Grade A. Formula: The following proportions of ingredients must be used in preparing each turkey roast with skin covering uniformly distributed over 50% outer surface of the product. Breast meat (min.) whole muscle - 50%;

thigh meat (max.) whole muscle - 40%; skin (max.) - 10%.

Product must not contain more than 15% turkey broth, salt, dextrose, and sodium phosphate. Additional breast meat may replace thigh meat. Additional breast meat or thigh meat may replace skin. One piece of breast and one piece of thigh may be cut from the recognizable portions of meat and added to the roast during fabrication to meet exact formulation percentages. Mechanically deboned meat is not permitted.

WR 8-14 lbs. Roasts shall be tightly tied with string or placed in elastic netting. Individually encased in moisture/vapor-proof polyfilm and packed 2-4 roasts per master container.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pilgrim’s Pride 30053 Longmont 302 House of Raeford 97407 Golden Legacy 40031 Perdue 20031 Plantation 92502 Sara Lee 12161 Jennie-O 317002 Snowball

9. TURKEY BURGERS - Raw, Frozen. I.Q.F. Produced from LB.

raw drumsticks and thigh meat. NO COMMINUTED MEAT PERMITTED. White turkey meat from the wing and scapula may be substituted for dark meat at a rate not to exceed 30%. Maximum 15% fat content. Shall not contain MSG, carrageenan or other additives and extenders. Round patties. Portion size: 3-4 oz. each.

Layer or stack packed with moisture proof paper between each layer or patty. Packed in 5-10 lb. units; 40 lbs.

per master container.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pilgrims Pride 22557 Pilgrim’s Pride 22599 (Lo Fat) Carolina 72355 House of Raeford 20192

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Perdue 80196 Jennie-O 2463 Heeps T1414

10. TURKEY BREASTS, BONELESS, SKINLESS, FULLY COOKED, LB.

OVEN PREPARED - (Catering, Gourmet-quality).

Boneless whole muscle turkey breast with rib meat that has not been chopped or chopped and formed.

Natural shape. No other white meat (wing or scapula) included. Mechanically deboned meat is not permitted.

No MSG. Seasoned. Not to contain non-fat dried milk, modified food starch, carrageenan or breast meat emulsion or skin emulsion or other extenders or binders.

Individually vacuum packed or in other shrinkable type packaging material. WR 7-9 lbs. Case weight not to exceed 20 lbs. CHILLED.

Special Chilled roasts must contain a date of production on

Note: each roast or product case. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each facility's Director of Dietetic Services.

Hormel 42994 Longmont 46300 Carolina 81103 Sara Lee/Briar Street 10806 House of Raeford 90242 Perdue 75761 Snowball 10501 Pilgrim’s Pride 31406 Sysco Imperial/Block & Barrel 2378297 Watson’s 30030 & 30020 Jennie-O 831502 Mrs. Ressler’s 482

11. TURKEY BREASTS, BONELESS, SKINLESS, LOW SODIUM, FULLY LB.

COOKED - (Catering, Gourmet quality). Boneless whole muscle turkey breast with rib meat that has not been chopped or chopped and formed. Natural shape. No other white meat (wing or scapula) included. Mechanically deboned meat is not permitted. No MSG, carrageenan, or non-fat dry milk added during processing. Sodium level not to exceed 140 mg per 100 gm serving.

Individually vacuum packed or in other shrinkable type packaging material. WR 3-9 lbs. Case weight not to exceed 20 lbs. Frozen.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Longmont 410 (7-9 lbs.) or 411 (5-6 lbs.)

Carolina 82113

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

House of Raeford 97246 Sara Lee/Briar Street 10600 (not split - 2 pk) 10601 (split - 4 pk) Perdue 70081

12. TURKEY BREAST, BONELESS, SKINLESS, FULL COOKED, LB.

MULTI-PIECE DELI STYLE - (Typical use: sandwiches).

Turkey breast meat, chunked and formed. May contain vegetable and modified food starches. No non-fat dried milk, carrageenan or other extenders and binders.

Individually vacuum packed or in other shrinkable type packaging material. WR 7-9 lbs. Case weight not to exceed 20 lbs. Chilled.

Special Chilled roasts must contain a date of production on

Note: each roast or product case. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each facility's Director of Dietetic Services.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Briar Street/Sara Lee 10507 House of Raeford 97860 Hormel 33574 Jennie-O 836202

13. TURKEY BREAST, SMOKED, BONELESS, FULLY COOKED LB.

Catering, Gourmet-Quality). Boneless 3-4 piece whole muscle turkey breasts that has not been chopped and formed. Natural shape. No MSG. Not to contain non-fat dried milk, modified food starch, carrageenan or meat/skin emulsion or other extenders or binders.

Individually vacuum packed or in other shrinkable type packaging material. WR 4-9 lbs. Case weight not to exceed 20 lbs. Chilled.

Special Chilled roasts must contain a date of production on Note: each roast or product case. Date of production will either be identified by a straightforward calendar date or other coding method. If another coding method is used, explanation will be sent to each Facility's Director of Dietetic Services.

Sara Lee/Carver’s Collection 16302 Longmont 423 House of Raeford 92241 Koch's Turkey Farm No Code Jerome 20885-02 Carolina 81108 81148 Honey Smoked Plantation 4303

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Pilgrims Pride 31418 Jennie-O 824402

14. TURKEY BACON PRECOOKED - (Heat & Serve) Cured dark and LB.

white turkey meat with seasonings and natural smoke flavoring. No extenders or fillers. Approximately 28-34 slices per pound; packaging: layout on oven-proof parchment paper. Vacuum packed in 10-15 lb. carton. Frozen.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Jennie-O 2701 Sara Lee/Briar Street 16930

15. TURKEY BACON, CANADIAN STYLE, SLICED – Cured dark LB.

turkey thigh meat chunked and formed, natural smoke flavoring, no fillers or extenders. NO COMMINUTED MEAT PERMITTED. Water to not exceed 20% of finished product. 16-22 slices per pound, packaged in 3 to 10 lb.

units. Master container not to exceed 25 lbs. Frozen.

Acceptable Brands: Code (s) Jennie-O 2031

16. TURKEY HAM - Prepared from boneless whole turkey meat LB.

(trimmed of gristle and skin) from a USDA inspected product which is seasoned, cured, fully cooked, smoked and formed into an oval or tavern shape, chunked and formed. Ground or chopped product is not acceptable.

Shall contain no extenders. Maximum fat content 6%. No more than 20% water added in finished product. Vacuum-packed and sealed in heat shrinkable polyfilm. WR 5-10 lbs.CHILLED.

Special Successful bidder must provide information on date of Note: production and product shelf life or "use by/sell by" date must be stamped on each product.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pilgrims Pride 18503 Jerome's 470 House of Raeford 98262 Carolina 81530 Perdue 65161 Berks 94296

17. POULTRY FRANKFURTERS – Turkey or chicken, skinless. LB.

Made with not less than 78% poultry meat and 15% skin maximum. Moisture to poultry: protein ratio not greater than 5:1. No binders or extenders. Seasonings and flavorings are permitted, 2% maximum of formulation.

No artificial colorings. Length 5" to 6". Size:

8 franks per lb. Packed in 5 to 10 lb. units with polyliner or gas flush or vacuum packed. Chilled or frozen. (Buyer to specify state of refrigeration)

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Special Successful bidder must provide information on date of Note: production and product shelf life or "use by/sell by" date must be stamped on each product.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Longmont 618 (Refrigerated) Spring Brook Farms/Briar Street 16751 (FZ CN Labeled) House of Raeford 99270 (Refrigerated) Perdue 65669 (FZ CN Labeled) Sysco Classic 1631720 Jennie-O 6128-69 (Fz CN Labeled) Golden Legacy 47681 Carolina 61886 (frozen) Briar Street 16751

Kunzler & Co., Inc 1079

18. TURKEY BOLOGNA - UNSLICED. Finely ground turkey. LB.

Diameter 4.25" to 4.75". WR 5-10 lbs. Made with not less than 78% turkey meat and 15% skin maximum.

Seasonings or flavorings are permitted; not to exceed 2% maximum of formulation. Not to contain non-fat dry milk or milk protein hydrolysates. Moisture to poultry protein ratio not greater in formula than 4-1/2:1.

Wrapped in grease and moisture-resistant paper. CHILLED or Frozen (Buyer to specify).

Special Successful bidder must provide information on date of Note: production and product shelf life or "use by/sell by" date must be stamped on each product.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pilgrim’s Pride l5102 Jennie-O 8563 Plantation 4404 Carolina 82662 (FZ) 81662 (Fresh) Sara Lee/Spring Brook Farms 16400 (FZ) Berks 3400 (Chilled) Golden Legacy 47301 Perdue 65400

19. TURKEY SALAMI, COOKED - Seasoned cured turkey meat LB.

naturally smoked. May contain turkey hearts. Shape:

Round-Diameter 4.25" to 4.75". Wrapped in grease and moisture-resistant paper. Style: A: Unsliced, WR 5-7 lbs.

B: Sliced, .50 oz./slice. Case weight not to exceed 20 lbs.

CHILLED or Frozen. (Buyer to specify style and state of Refrigeration).

Special Successful bidder must provide information on date of Note: production and product shelf life or "use by/sell by" date must be stamped on each product.

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Jennie-O 8566 Pilgrims Pride 21203(FZ) House of Raeford 94598 Perdue 65832 (Fz) 65834 (Sliced-1oz.) 6-2#/cs Carolina 79550 (frozen) Carolina 79440 (fresh) Golden Legacy 47551 House of Raeford 97498

20. POULTRY MEAT, DICED - Turkey or Chicken. Fully cooked. LB.

IQF. Piece/Dice size: 1/2" to 3/4". Pieces to have characteristic of whole muscle. COMMINUTED meat or meat made from preformed turkey or chicken roll is not acceptable. Not less than 50% white meat. NO MSG. Free of broth, bones, skin viscera, cartilage, gizzards, giblets, or any additives. Packaged loosely in moisture/ vapor-proof 5 lb. polybags with tops securely wrapped/ closed. Master container not to exceed 10 lbs. (Buyer to specify turkey or chicken).

Acceptable Brands: Code(s)

TURKEY/CHICKEN

George's Farm 9063 Pierce/ConAgra 110123 Perdue 65034 Carolina 82922 Golden Legacy 46893 Watson 920008 Koch Foods 5178 (1/2 inch) Koch Foods 5176 (3/4 inch) Tyson

20A. POULTRY MEAT, PULLED- Turkey or Chicken. Fully cooked, LB.

frozen. Pieces to have characteristics of whole muscle.

COMMINUTED meat or meat made from preformed turkey or chicken roll is not acceptable. Not less than 50% white meat. NO MSG. Free of broth, bones, skin viscera, cartilage, gizzards, giblets, or any additives.

Packaged loosely in moisture/vapor-proof 5-10 lb.

carton or polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed.

Master container not to exceed 30 lbs.

Jennie-O FC-3207

21. CHICKEN OR TURKEY PATTIES, FULLY COOKED, OVEN-READY LB.

HEAT & SERVE). White Meat Only. Not to contain soy protein. - Patties, breaded, I.Q.F. Portion size:

3.0-3.5 oz. Layer or stack packed in 5 to 10 lb. units, moisture/vapor-proof carton or polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed, packed in 2 or 4 units per master container.

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Pierce/Country Breast 44705 & 44706 Pierce PG108 Zartic 69703 Gold Kist 6628 (Whole Grain) Brakebush 5944 Advance Pierre 62030 Jennie-O 6139 Koch Foods 85679

22. CHICKEN PARTS, BREADED, FULLY COOKED, OVEN-READY, LB.

HEAT & SERVE) - Produced from R.T.C. parts. Breading not to exceed a maximum of 25% pick-up of the uncooked product weight. I.Q.F. Weights to be as follows: Portion size: Drums: 1.8-3.0 oz.; Thighs: 3.5-5.0 oz.; Wings:

1.6-2 oz. Breasts: 5.3-8.0 oz. Style: Combo; Drums;

Thighs; Wings; Breasts. Packaged in 5 or 10 lb. polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed; 2-4 bags per master container. (Buyer to specify style).

Combo Drumstick Thighs Wings Split Breasts

(no backs) (no backs)

Pierce 65115 SC050 SC549 SC167

Gold Kist 3700 3705 3703 3704 3702

Tyson 1298 1276 1265 Zartic 65147 Brakebush 6591 6568 6567

(9 pc. No wing)

23. CHICKEN BREAST FILLET, BONELESS, BREADED, FULLY COOKED, LB.

OVEN-READY (HEAT & SERVE). Chicken breast fillet with breading. Pre-Browned. I.Q.F. Breading not to exceed a maximum of 30% pick-up of the uncooked product weight.

Portion size: 3-4 oz. Mechanically ground reformed or shaped and formed chicken not acceptable. Shape: Natural/ whole muscle. Layer or stack packed in moisture-proof carton or polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed, packaged in 2/5# bags per case.

Pierce PG110 or 61110 Gold Kist 7018 Tyson 2538 Zartic 60944

Perdue 80944 Tyson 944 Koch Foods 86861

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

Townsend 3313 Advance Pierre 60944 Garimark 10944

24. CHICKEN TENDERS (TENDERLOINS) - FULLY COOKED, OVEN-READY LB.

(HEAT & SERVE). Chicken tenderloin with breading.

IQF. WR 1-1.5 oz. Breading not to exceed a maximum of 25% pick-up of the uncooked product weight. Mechanically ground reformed or shaped and formed chicken not acceptable.

Packaged loosely in 5-10 lb. polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed, master container not to exceed 20 lbs.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pierce PG106 Tyson 7084-928 Perdue 80242 Zartic 61835 House of Raeford 20147 Garimark 18500

25. CHICKEN NUGGETS, FULLY COOKED, OVEN-READY, (HEAT & LB.

SERVE). Breast meat, chunked and formed (no dark meat or soy protein permitted), breaded. Breading not to exceed a maximum of 25% pick-up of the uncooked product weight.

I.Q.F. Portion Size: .6-.8 oz. Packaged in 6 lb. moisture-proof polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed, 2 bags per master container.

Tyson 2519 (CN Labeled) Pierce PG102 or 61102 Gold Kist 6108 (CN Labeled) Zartic 62175 (CN Labeled) Brakebush 5620 TenderBird/OK Foods 233353 Koch Foods 85667

25A. CHICKEN BREAST CHUNK FRITTER- Fully Cooked, oven ready, LB.

whole chicken breast with rib meat. I.Q.F. Breading not to exceed a maximum of 35% pick up of the uncooked product weight. Portion weight 28 grams + or – 15 grams.

Mechanically ground reformed or shaped and formed chicken not acceptable. Shape: Natural whole muscle. Packed in 2/5 lb. master case. Total case weight not to exceed 15lbs.

Koch Poultry 86321 (1 oz)

86970 (2 oz) 87416 (3 oz)

26. CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS with Rib Meat, Boneless, fully LB.

cooked, marinated, grill flavored and with grill marks.

Portion Size: 3-3.6 oz. Packed loosely in 5-10 lb.

Polybags with tops securely wrapped/closed; master

COMMODITY CLASS NAME OF FACILITY

container not to exceed 20 lbs. Frozen.

Acceptable Brands: Code(s) Pierce/ConAgra 13750 Koch Foods 88849 Seaboard Farms 3750 Tyson 0436 Brakebush 4200 Gold Kist 8617 8612 (Mesquite) Perdue 07608 80290 Tyson FC-38350-928

FC-38300-928

Wayne Farms/Dutch Quality FC-3168

Garimark 13511

27. Chicken Croquettes, Breaded, Oven Ready, IQF, 2 oz.

portion size, Packaged 90 per case, 11-pound case.

Acceptable Brands:

Myers

28. Ground Turkey Meat, 80/20, Frozen, 5-10# chubs,20 pounds per case, Acceptable Brands:

Perdue

AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST DELIVERY QUANTITIES

ACCORDING TO NEED WITH A 15 DAY NOTICE.

DELIVERY MUST BE AS SPECIFIED. NON-COMPLIANCE WILL BE

CAUSE FOR REJECTION.

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