15B50227Q00000009 - Produce Specs.pdf

Fresh Produce 15B50227Q00000009

National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

No. Item Description Unit of Issue

Units to Order

Price per Unit

Total

Fresh Produce – 15B50227Q00000009

1 Fresh Fruit, Apples, Any Variety, U.S. Extra Fancy, U.S. Fancy, or U.S. No. 1. 80 - 138 case count.

State variety and case count on bid.

CS 1,830

2 Fresh Fruit, Bananas, Yellowish to Yellow with Green Tips (Index 3 - 5). Minimum 1 1/8" diameter, Minimum 5.5" long, 40 lb case.

State case count on bid.

CS 1,906

3 Fresh Vegetable, Cabbage, U.S. No. 1 Green, Large (3 pounds or over), Heads of cabbage of one variety or similar varietal characteristics, which are of reasonable solidity, and are not withered, puffy, or burst and which are free from soft rot, seed stems, and from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means.

Note package weight on bid

LB 17,500

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

Units to Order

Price per

Fresh Vegetable, Carrots, Ready to Use, Unpeeled, Whole (1” – 2 ½” in diameter not less than 5” in length).

(CID A-A-20191E, Type I - Unpeeled, Style A - Whole - carrot must not be less than 1 inches or more than 2- 1/2 inches in diameter and must not be less than 5 inches in length, Purpose ii - Ready-to-Use, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). The carrots must be minimally processed in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117). The carrots must be processed and transported in accordance with Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration (21 CFR Part 121). The carrots must be kept under refrigeration to maintain quality. Unless otherwise recommended, preparation, storage, and delivery temperatures must not be lower than 0°C (32°F) but not more than 3.3°C (38°F). Carrots must have a minimum of 21 days shelf life. Product is intended for consumption by the general public and to be consumed after additional processing such as but not limited to washing or cooking by the end user. The carrots must possess a fairly well homogeneous orange color over practically the entire surface and be free from discoloration which more than slightly affect the appearance of the product. White color that disappears after a quick rinse with cold potable water prior to serving is acceptable. The carrots must be crisp and firm, but not tough, fibrous, or mushy and possess a practically uniform texture. Whole, unpeeled Carrots must meet the requirements of U.S. No. 1 Jumbo of the U.S. Standard for Grades of Topped Carrots.

Note package weight on bid.

LB

8,250

5 Fresh Vegetable, Celery, U.S. Extra No. 1 or U.S. No. 1. Stalks of celery of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well developed, fairly well formed, well-trimmed, fairly compact, and which are free from blackheart and soft rot and free from damage caused by freezing, growth cracks, horizontal cracks, pithy branches, seed stems, suckers, dirt, doubles, wilting, blight, other disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Stalks shall be green unless specified as fairly well blanched, or mixed blanch. Outer whorl of branches shall be not less than 6 inches. Stalks shall be of such length as to extend from one side, end or bottom of the container to within 1-1/2 inches of the corresponding opposite side, end or top of the container.

State case weight on bid.

CS 274

6 Fresh Vegetable, Cilantro (Coriander, Coriander Leaves, or Chinese Parsley), Herb. Medium green color.

State size of package on bid. Price quote by the Pound.

LB 1,310

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

Units to Order

Price per

7 Fresh Vegetable, Cucumbers, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Large. At a minimum, cucumbers which are fairly well colored, fairly well formed, not overgrown, and which are fresh, firm, and free from decay, sunscald and from damage caused by scars, yellowing, sunburn, dirt or other foreign materials, freezing, mosaic or other disease, insects, cuts, bruises, mechanical or other means. Large Cucumbers minimum diameter shall be not less than 2 ½” and 6” in length. 12 pound or 45 pound case average.

State case weight on bid.

CS

8 Fresh Vegetable, Green Onions, Pounds, U.S. No. 1; Green onions shall be fairly well-formed, firm, young and tender, fairly clean, free from decay, and from damage caused by seed stems, roots, foreign material, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. The bulbs shall be well trimmed. The tops shall be fresh, of good green color, free from damage caused by broken or bruised leaves, or by clipping. When all the tops of the onions have been evenly clipped back in accordance with good commercial practice, they shall be specified as “Clipped Tops” in connection with the grade. The over-all length (roots excepted) of the onions shall be not more than 24 inches nor less than 8 inches and the onions shall be not less than one-fourth of an inch or more than one inch in diameter.

State case weight on bid.

LB 1,635

9 Fresh Vegetable, Lettuce, Iceberg, Shredded, Ready to Use, Conventional. U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Heads of lettuce shall meet the following requirements: Similar varietal characteristics; Fresh; Green; not soft, not burst, free from decay, doubles and not damaged by any other cause. Each head shall be fairly well trimmed.

(CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Style 1, Purpose ii, Agricultural practice A).

State package weight on bid.

CS 728

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

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Price per

10 Fresh Vegetable, Onions, Bulbs, (Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter) or Creole, Yellow or White, Whole, Conventional, Ready to Use, POUNDS. (CID A-A-20193D, Type I -Fresh (Spring/Summer) includes but not limited to: Bermuda, Granex, and Grano varieties or Type III - Creole, Color A - Yellow or B - White, Style 1 - Whole, Agricultural practice A - Conventional). The onions must be processed and transported in accordance with the FDA’s Guidance for Industry: Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance. Onions shall be a U.S. No. 1, Grade of U.S. Standards for Grades of Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions, U.S Standards for Grade of Creole Onions or U.S. Standards for Grade of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole types). The onions must possess good exterior characteristic yellow or white color (practically uniform texture) and free from green, white, and brown spots and other foreign material that affect the appearance of the products. The onions must be mature, crisp, fairly firm, single bulb, fairly well-shaped, and free from splits, stains, sprouts, moldy patches, and broken fleshy scales, but not tough, fibrous, or mushy. During transportation, onions must be kept under refrigeration to maintain quality. Unless otherwise recommended, the onions must be delivered at temperatures greater than 32°F but not more than 40°F. Whole onions in a controlled atmosphere must have a shelf life typically of 30 days. Ready-to-use onions preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and case marking must be commercially acceptable suitable for use by the Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties. Minimum diameter 2 inches.

State price by the pound and package weight on bid.

LB 35,200

11 Fresh Vegetable, Peppers, Sweet, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Green. Minimum of mature green sweet peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well shaped, and free from sunscald and decay affecting calyxes and/or walls, decay affecting stems, and free from damage caused by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches and the length of each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches.

LB 966

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

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Price per

12 Fresh Vegetable, Italian Parsley, Fresh, Flat-leaf parsley, Pounds. U.S. No. 1 Grade must be uniform in type, fresh, free from defects, and stored/handled to maintain quality. Bright green, uniform in color and varietal characteristics; Flat-leaf/Italian type; curly leaf types are not acceptable; Product must be packed to maintain freshness and prevent damage during transit; Packaging must be clean, sanitary, and compliant with federal and state regulations; Labeling must clearly indicate product name, grade, net weight, pack date, and country of origin. Parsley should be delivered chilled, with appropriate temperature control to maintain freshness. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States.

Price quote by the Pound.

LB 110

13 Fresh Vegetable, Potatoes, U.S. No. 1 or U.S. Commercial, Size A or Medium Size. “Utility” Minimum 3 oz and 1 7/8 – 2 ¼” in diameter. . Similar varietal characteristics, except when designated as a mixed or specialty pack, firm, fairly clean, fairly well shaped; free from freezing, blackheart, late blight, southern bacterial wilt and ring rot and soft rot and wet breakdown. Free from serious damage caused by dirt or other foreign matter, Russet scab; and Rhizoctonia.

State package weight on bid.

LB 109,900

14 Fresh Vegetable, Potatoes, Sweet, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Petite, or U.S. Commercial. Sweet potatoes of one type which are firm, fairly smooth, fairly clean, fairly well shaped, which are free from freezing injury, internal breakdown, Black Rot, other decay or wet breakdown, and free from damage caused by secondary rootlets, sprouts, cuts, bruises, scars, growth cracks, scurf, Pox (Soil Rot), or other diseases, wireworms, weevils or other insects, or other means. Diameter shall be not more than 3-1/2 inches and not less than 1 ¾ inches. .Maximum weight shall not be more than 20 ounces. Length is not less than 3 inches or more than 9 inches.

State package weight on bid.

LB 43,280

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

Units to Order

Price per

15 Fresh Vegetable, Red Onions, Whole, U.S. No. 1, Ready to Use. (CID A-A-20193D, Type II - Fresh (Fall/Winter), Color C - Red, Style 1 - Whole, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). The onions must be processed and transported in accordance with the FDA’s Guidance for Industry: Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance. The onions must possess good exterior characteristic red color (practically uniform texture) and free from green, white, and brown spots and other foreign material that affect the appearance of the products. The onions must be mature, crisp, fairly firm, single bulb, fairly well-shaped, and free from splits, stains, sprouts, moldy patches, and broken fleshy scales, but not tough, fibrous, or mushy. During transportation, onions must be kept under refrigeration to maintain quality. Unless otherwise recommended, the onions must be delivered at temperatures greater than 32°F but not more than 40°F. Whole onions in a controlled atmosphere must have a shelf life typically of 30 days.

Ready-to-use onions preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and case marking must be commercially acceptable suitable for use by the Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties. Minimum diameter 3 inches.

State price by the pound and package weight on bid.

LB 9,000

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

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16 Fresh Vegetable, Lettuce, Romaine, Whole heads, refrigerated. U.S. No. 1 Grade. All product shall meet or exceed the requirements of the current USDA United States Standards for Grades of Romaine, U.S. No. 1 grade which consists of romaine plants of similar varietal characteristics which are fresh, well developed, well trimmed, and which are free from decay, and free from damage caused by seedstems, broken, bruised or discolored leaves, tipburn, wilting, foreign material, freezing, dirt, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Quality characteristic green color for the variety. No excessive discoloration. Texture shall be crisp, firm, and turgid. No evidence of excessive dehydration or limpness. Trim shall maintain normal market appearance. Heads shall be reasonably uniform in size within each container. Product shall comply with USDA U.S. No. 1 tolerances. Acceptable containers are Corrugated fiberboard cartons, reusable plastic containers (RPCs) Or other approved food-grade produce containers. 30-count cartons. Product packed securely to prevent shifting and crushing during transit. Containers shall be clean, dry, structurally sound, properly ventilated, and free from contamination and odors. Continuous refrigeration should be maintained at 32°F–34°F. Upon receipt, product temperature shall not exceed 38°F (3.3°C) unless otherwise approved by Buyer. Product shall be harvested and packed to provide a minimum remaining shelf life of 10 calendar days from delivery date under recommended storage conditions. Product may be rejected for failure to meet USDA U.S. No. 1 requirements, excessive defects beyond specified tolerances, evidence of decay, temperature abuse, improper packaging or labeling, food safety non-compliance. No genetically modified varieties. No product with objectionable odor, contamination, or signs of adulteration.

30-pound case.

CS 63

17 Fresh Vegetable, Tomatoes, U.S. No. 1. Large or Extra Large (not less than 2 ½” or more than 3”), Red or Light Red. Tomatoes will be similar varietal characteristics, mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well forms, and fairly smooth, free from decay, freezing injury and sunscald, not damaged by any other cause. 25-pound case average.

CS 985

Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2027 Quarter: 1st

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award and/or rejected upon delivery. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it, it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a “product of” a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico – provided it is distributed by a U.S. – based company.

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18 Fresh Vegetable, Lettuce, Salad Mix, Iceberg or Blends, Chopped Leafy Greens, Ready to Eat, Conventional U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. (CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Blend A or B, Style 4, Chop Size A, Purpose i, Agricultural practice A). Salad mixes will be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging to enhance shelf life and to retard browning. Nitrogen flush, vacuum, or partial vacuum may be used to drive out excess air. 20-pound case average.

Salad Mix Options:

1. Bag of chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage and shredded carrots (in separate bags from lettuce). ), Lettuce shall have bright green color and shall be free from odors such as chlorine, ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, and fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce. The lettuce and cabbage shall be crisp, firm, not wilted, flabby, or tough.

2. Blend of one or more types of leafy greens such as Arugula, Baby Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Spinach, or Spring Mix.

State type of salad mix and package size on bid.

CS 1,700

19 Eggs, Shell, Whole, Fresh, U.S. Grade A, Large, 15 dozen per case. CS 750

20 Dairy, Cream, Pasteurized, Sour Cream, Reduced Fat Sour Cream, Low-fat Sour Cream, or Nonfat Sour Cream, No Flavor. (CID A-A-20251, Group I, Type F, H, I, or J, No Flavor).

Note type and package size on bid.

LB 455

**FRESH PRODUCE WILL BE AWARDED ALL OR NONE/SINGLE AWARD. NO MULTIPLE

AWARDS. ESTIMATED TOTALS ONLY.**

Period of Performance: Weekly deliveries approximately from 10/05/2026 through 12/31/2026.

WEEKLY DELIVERIES WILL BE SCHEDULED WITH THE FOOD SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR AFTER AWARD