6100065854 Specifications.pdf

This is a specifications document for Warren State Hospital in Pennsylvania outlining miscellaneous frozen food products for a quarterly bid period covering July through September 2026. The specifications detail multiple frozen food categories including vegetables, fruits, potatoes, meat products, seafood, prepared foods, and desserts. The document provides detailed product descriptions, acceptable substitutions, packaging requirements, and quality standards for each item category. Quantities are specified on a per-case basis for various frozen offerings such as mixed vegetables, corn, peas, broccoli, strawberries, french fries, chicken patties, fish fillets, and various prepared meals and desserts. Specific gravity standards, moisture content requirements, and USDA grade specifications are included for quality assurance purposes. The bid period is clearly identified as July through September 2026, with products to be delivered according to the hospital's operational needs during this three-month timeframe.

The specifications emphasize compliance with USDA standards and FDA regulations for all frozen food products. Bidders must provide items meeting specified grades, including USDA Grade A or equivalent for vegetables and fruits, and USDA Grade B or equivalent for certain prepared items. The document requires that all frozen foods maintain appropriate storage temperatures and be delivered in commercial-grade packaging suitable for institutional use. Products must be free from defects, off-flavors, and contamination, with adherence to proper food safety handling procedures. The specifications serve as the basis for competitive bidding among qualified frozen food suppliers capable of fulfilling Warren State Hospital's quarterly procurement needs for institutional meal preparation.