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PR 20118505; Q&A #1

Q1. Milk - We do have white 1% milk available but would chocolate milk also be an option?

A1. Not at this time, due to nutrition related restrictions and legal requirements.

Q2. Crackers – Do the crackers have to be exactly a 6 count?

A2. Crackers with a similar nutritional profile are acceptable.

Q3 Does the case have to be a variety pack or could we offer different options of crackers (i.e. 1 oz goldfish, graham crackers, cheez-it) A3. Not at this time, due to nutrition related restrictions and legal requirements.

Q3. Burritos – Does the breakfast burrito have to 4.5oz? most individually wrapped breakfast burritos are used for education/k-12 and range from 3-4oz? Ours would be 3.75oz.

A3. Burritos with an equivalent nutrition profile are acceptable.

Q4. Raisins – Does the spec have to be 6oz? That is a huge box of raisins, most individual packs of raisins/craisins are 1-1.5oz.

A4. The SOW will be clarified: “Raisin package containing not greater than 1.5 ounce individual serving boxes.”

Q5. Are dried cranberries (aka craisins) acceptable to use for the quotation?

A5. Craisins with an equivalent nutrition profile to raisins can be quoted.

Q6. Rice cup – These sound like they are more retail focused and food service distributors like shamrock don’t carry much like this in a single serve container.

We did find rice chicken flavored single serving in a 1.97oz but due to covid this item is on backorder with no eta. We could use this for the bid and substitute other products as needed until it is available.

A6. White, Jasmin and Brown type rice are acceptable. Rice with added flavors are not acceptable at this time, due to nutrition related restrictions and legal requirements.

Q7. Applesauce – Does it have to be in a pouch or can it be in a cup with a peel away top?

A7. Applesauce pouches are preferred to the peel-away cup.

Q8. Oatmeal – We have these in self-serve cups but not a variety pack, does it have to be a variety pack of oatmeal?

A8. A variety pack would be preferred.

Q9. Oatmeal –We have a variety pack in pouches but you would need a container to heat and mix with water.

A9. No, the oatmeal must be in a self-contained serving container.

PR 20118505; Q&A #1

Q10. [The following information is provided as a potential convenience to offerors.

Offerors must independently verify the validity and availability of these products.

If an offeror chooses to include some of these products in their quotation, they must still submit product descriptions per the solicitation instructions.]

A10.

Previous Products Product Code

Juicy Juice Apple 40/4.23oz 00055

Juicy Juice Punch 450/4.23oz 00059

Reser’s Assorted Burritos 6/18/5oz 61800

Mott’s Applesauce Pouches 48/3.2oz 10060173

Dole Tropical Fruit Cup 36/4oz 03048

Sun Maid Raisins 18/12/5oz 41143-12576

Dairy Pure 2% Shelf Stable Milk 27/8oz 10338

El Monterey Breakfast Burritos 24/4.5oz 14571

Minute Jasmine Rice Cups 16/4.4oz 904122

[End of Q&A dated 9-21-2020]