FMC Carswell - Q3 FY 25 National Menu Award Notice.pdf

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This National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet is a detailed procurement document for FMC Carswell (a federal correctional facility) for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, covering food and food-related products. The document lists multiple food items with specific procurement requirements, including quantities, grades, and detailed product specifications for items such as beans, pasta, meats, dairy products, and baking mixes. Several vendors were awarded contracts, including Shaver Foods, JNS Foods, Universal Poultry, EMA Foods, and Brothers Produce, with pricing ranging from $0.23 per unit (for peanut butter) to $28.93 per container (for liquid shortening).

Key awarded items include black-eyed peas at $0.75 per pound, pinto beans at $0.52 per pound, rice at $0.54 per pound, various pasta types at $0.46-$0.92 per pound, chicken filets at $1.41 per pound, breaded fish at $2.01 per pound, and pasteurized milk at $0.36 per half-pint. Some line items received no award, indicating potential gaps in the procurement. The total procurement covers diverse food categories with specific requirements such as U.S. Grade standards, packaging specifications, and detailed ingredient constraints, reflecting the federal government's stringent food procurement guidelines for correctional facilities.

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NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET

Institution: Fiscal Year:

FMC Carswell, TX

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Vendor

1 Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB 6000 no award 2 Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB 2500 $0.75 Shaver Foods 4 Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB 2500 no award 7 Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 LB 7500 $0.52 Shaver Foods

17 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light LB 7500 $0.54 Shaver Foods 19 Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags.

LB 1560 $0.46 JNS Foods

20 Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A- 20062F, Type VIII, Class 1 of or 2, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags.

LB 500 $0.92 Shaver Foods

23 Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags.

LB 3300 $0.46 JNS Foods

25 Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type XIII, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags.

LB 500 $0.46 JNS Foods

30 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition a or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice (aa)). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid.

LB 2200 $0.87 Shaver Foods

39 Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Plain, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted, Conventional. (CID A-A-20328C, Style I, Form (a) or (b), Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Flavor (1), Fortification i, Seasoning (a) or (b), Packaging 1 - size e or Packaging 2 - size d, Agricultural practices (1)).

2 oz Individual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid.

EA 60000 $0.23 JNS Foods

42 Hummus, Prepared. Made from cooked mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (tehena), oil, citrus juice, salt and garlic. Individual Portion Control portions only. *** 2-3 oz cups only*** Quote must specify if quoting on individual or bulk and case size. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients.

EA 60,000 no award

44 Shortening, Liquid (deep-fry cooking) (CID A-A 20100D, Type III). The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must be prepared from deodorized vegetable fats and oils, which include, but are not limited to, palm oil, palm kernel oil, canola oil, or a combination of these oils. The liquid shortening (deep-fry cooking) must contain antifoaming agents and may contain antioxidants. Smoke point meets or exceeds 425 degrees F. 5-Gallon Container or 35 lb container(4.55 gallon) Note package size provided on bid.

CT 60 $28.93 Shaver Foods

48 Margarine, Bulk, All Vegetable. Margarine shall comply with all applicable Federal regulations including those contained in the Food and Drug Standard of Identity for Margarine (21 CFR Part 166) and must conform to USDA Specifications for Vegetable Oil Margarine. Margarine shall be made from one or more of the following vegetable oils; canola, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean, or peanut oil.

Margarine contains not less than 80% fat.

LB 4200 $1.02 Shaver Foods

63 Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135E, Type II, Style A or B) LB 2500 no award

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64 Sugar, White (Refined), Powdered or Confectioners (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style C) LB 2500 $0.75 JNS Foods 65 Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or superfine) (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style A or B). LB 2500 $0.62 JNS Foods

69 Syrup, Table, Regular, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124E, Type V, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E.) Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180.

4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. State flavor on bid.

CS 80 $13.97 Shaver Foods

79 Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194).

U.S. Grade A-C. ***6/#10 Cans per case only***

CS 112 $23.54 JNS Foods

81 Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190).

U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. *** 6/#10 cans per case only.***

CS 200 $21.81 JNS Foods

85 Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. ***6/#10 cans per case only ***

CS 276 $20.41 Shaver Foods

87 Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 112 $22.74 JNS Foods

89 Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. ***6/#10 cans per case only ***

CS 254 $24.93 Shaver Foods

97 Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6/#10 cans per case.

CS 222 no award

110 Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, or U.S. Fancy, Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR

27.40 and 27.43. Proportion of Fruit ingredients shall contain Peaches (30%), Pears (25%), Grapes (6%), Pineapple (6%), and Cherries (2%). Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case.

CS 30 no award

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115 Fruit, Peaches (Clingstone or Freestone), Canned, Standards of Identity contained in 21 CFR 145.170 and 145.71. Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, or C.

Packed in light sytup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case.

CS 30 $24.82 JNS Foods

116 Fruit, Pears, Canned, Standards of Identity contained 21 CFR 145.175 or 145.176, Halves, Halved, Quarters, Quartered, Slices, Sliced, Dice, or Diced, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water.

6/#10 cans per case.

CS 30 $25.45 JNS Foods

158 Spice, Taco Seasoning, Ground, (CID A-A-20001C, Type II, Blend P - Other (as specified by the purchaser), Agricultural practice (i)). Blend shall have a reddish orange color and be free from lumps.

The taco seasoning blend should include, but is not limited to, the following ingredients: chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ground paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product, Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. ***1 lb sealed containers only ***

LB 60 no award

164 Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid.

LB 8,000 $2.37 North Star Imports

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Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Vendor

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165 Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, ***5 oz patties only*** 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. ***5 oz patties only***

LB 5,000 no award

174 Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle or Chunked and formed, 1/2 inch cube or greater (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen. Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.

LB 7,000 $1.41 Universal Poultry

176 Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-on, Skin-on (white side only), or Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B. ***Acceptable types include Tilapia or Cod only.*** (Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight.

Manufacturer’s letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz.

LB 7,000 no award

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Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Vendor

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177 Meats, Fish, Breaded, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) (Meets the requirements of U.S. Grade A [Portions – 65 percent by weight of fish flesh; all other fishery product types – 60 percent by weight of fish flesh]), Crumb Coated Breading, Unflavored. (CID A-A-20325, Fish Species II, or III, Style A, Type 2, Oven Ready Weight (a – d), Shape (1-3), Fried Fish Type (b), Composition (a), Coating (1). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.

LB 5,000 $2.01 EMA Foods

183 Meats, Bologna, Beef, Turkey, Chicken, or combination thereof. IMPS 801, D, P or P1. Artificial Casing, Frozen, 4” to 5” in Diameter. Finished products must be less than 30% fat, no more than 10% water, and must not contain more than 40% of a combination of fat and added water. No binder, extenders, or hearts are permitted. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA FSIS Food Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

LB 3000 no award

184 Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Beef, 6 inch, 8:1 or 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, dried whole milk, and/or calcium-reduced dried skim milk. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient D or D1 OR CID A-A-20341A, Type II, Byproducts or variety meats A - None, Curing agents 2 - Cured, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b), Nutrient content claim (1) or (2), Links per pound of meat ratio (iii) or (iv), Package size (gg), Agricultural practice 1). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent individually or collectively with other binders and extenders in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c).

All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Standards and Labeling Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

LB 2000 no award

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Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Vendor

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185 Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Turkey or Chicken (or combination thereof), 6 inch, 8:1 or 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders (such as nonfat dry milk, dried whole milk, and/or calcium-reduced dried skim milk. (IMPS 800, Major Ingredient P or P1 OR CID A-A-20341A, Type IV, Byproducts or variety meats A - None, Curing agents 2 - Cured, Non-meat binders and extenders (a) or (b), Nutrient content claim (1) or (2), Links per pound of meat ratio (iii) or (iv), Package size (gg), Agricultural practice 1). The finished product shall not contain more than 30 percent fat or no more than 10 percent added water, or a combination of 40 percent fat and added water. Non-meat binders and extenders may be used up to 3.5 percent individually or collectively with other binders and extenders in the frankfurters per 9 CFR § 424.21 (c). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Standards and Labeling Policy.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

LB 2000 no award

192 Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, No Flavor. (CID A-A-20338A, Group I, Type D, Flavor 5 - No Flavor, Packaging size c or d, Agricultural practice (1)). ½ pint containers. ***Delivered 7000 ea/week for 13 weeks from the week of 4/6/25 thru 7/5/25***

EA 91000 $0.36 Brothers Produce

197 Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute.

EA 10000 no award

206 Eggs, Pasteurized, Liquid, Frozen. Specify case size on bid. LB 5000 no award 252 Yellow Cake Mix, 50 lb bags lb 1500 no award 253 White Cake mix, 50 lb bags, lb 1500 no award 254 Cake mix, 50 lb bags, Strawberry flavor lb 1500 $0.71 Shaver Foods 255 Pudding cups 3.5 oz only, vanilla or chocolate only, ea 10,000 no award 256 Cake mix, 50 lb bags, Blueberry flavor lb 1500 no award 257 Muffin mix, 50 lb bags, Blueberry flavor lb 1500 no award 258 Cake mix, 50 lb bags, Chocolate flavor lb 1500 no award 259 Pancake mix, 50 lb bags, "just add water" variety lb 1500 $0.62 Shaver Foods 260 Cake mix, 50 lb bags, Spice flavor lb 1500 $0.70 Shaver Foods

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