9140.5 Item Specifications.pdf
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- 9140. 5 Miscellaneous Foods
- Solicitation number
- BPM057843
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- Montgomery County, Forestville CDP, Maryland
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This is an Item Specifications document for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Department of Food and Nutrition Services in Maryland for miscellaneous food items to be delivered to the DFNS warehouse in Gaithersburg or other locations within Montgomery County. The bid covers 28 line items including fresh produce (diced and sliced apples), cheese products (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, American, and pepper jack in various formats), specialty items (Brazilian cheese bites, string cheese, croutons, pastries, and pretzel dogs), sauce bases (Bechamel, brown gravy, General Tso's, orange chipotle, sweet and sour, and teriyaki), and seasoning bases (Caesar and ranch). Quantities to bid range from 50 cases for brown gravy sauce base to 28,000 cases for individually wrapped apple slices. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. All items must meet Child Nutrition (CN) program requirements, and samples are required for most items either prior to or at bid opening as specified in General Conditions Section II.
Bidders must provide pricing for both commercial and USDA foods pricing for eligible items, with manufacturer direct ship and bill required for many products. Most items include specified manufacturer brands and model numbers as the baseline specification, though deviations are permitted with sample submission. Products must comply with nutrition standards including clean labels, no artificial preservatives or colors, zero trans fats, and lower sodium preferences where applicable. Refrigerated items require minimum shelf life specifications upon delivery (14 days for fresh apples), while dry goods require minimum shelf lives of six months or longer. The warehouse locations specified are in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with potential delivery to individual sites throughout Montgomery County.
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Company Name:
Montgomery County Public Schools
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
From: 09/01/2026 08/31/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
41896 Apples, fresh, diced, bulk 16 oz bag. Must meet requirements for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
Clean label and no artificial preservatives.
Refrigerated fresh with a minimum of 14 days shelf life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Peterson Farms #203027, 10/case
1000 Case
41895 Apples, fresh, sliced, bulk 16 oz bag. Must meet requirements for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
Clean label and no artificial preservatives.
Refrigerated fresh with a minimum of 14 days shelf life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Petersen Farms #203026, 10/case
1000 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
24448 Apples, fresh, sliced, individually wrapped (IW) 2 oz portion.
Must meet requirements for Child Nutrition (CN) programs and credit as ½ cup Fruit. Clean label and no artificial preservatives. Refrigerated fresh with a minimum of 14 days shelf life upon delivery.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D
As: Peterson Farms #203102, 100/case
28000 Case
45435 Brazilian Cheese Bites, gluten free, bite-sized, crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the inside bread bites made from tapioca starch and cheese.
Individually quick frozen (IQF) with a light golden crust. Heat and serve. No trans fat, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Must meet Child Nutrition (CN) requirements and be Smart Snack compliant.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Bread & Bread Cheese Bites PDB-25
500 case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
37851 Cheese Cubes/Snacks, Reduced Fat Cheddar, Reduced Fat Colby Jack, 1 oz/serving, individual wrapped (IW). Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs. List all varieties available.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44113/#44115
2000 Case
39500 Cheese, Mild Cheddar, reduced fat, sliced, Readi-Pac, packed 8-1.50 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44224
100 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Cycle No:
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Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
39957 Cheese, Mild Cheddar, shredded, pasteurized processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41749
1500 Case
39497 Cheese, Mozzarella, shredded, low moisture, part skim, pasteurized. processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case.
Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes # 41698
400 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
39560 Cheese, pasteurized processed American, reduced fat, reduced sodium, sliced (0.50 oz. each), 32 slices/lb. Two slices (2) credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #46018
1500 Case
39499 Cheese, Pepper Jack, reduced fat, sliced, Readi-Pac, packed 8-1.50 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44238
500 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
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Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
37853 Cheese, Sharp American, shredded, pasteurized processed. Packed 4-5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41725
1500 Case
41897 Cheese, Swiss, reduced fat, sliced Readi-Pac, packed 8-1.5 lb./case. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #44261
200 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
45434 Croutons, seasoned dried bread cubes, golden brown in color. Consistent shape and size of ½" square cubes. Individually wrapped (IW). Minimum 6-12 months shelf life upon delivery. Must submit documentation that shows Child Nutrition (CN) program crediting.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Marzetti Baked Croutons IW #140015
800 case
45437 Fruit filled whole grain rich buttery puff pastry. Light, golden brown exterior, ready to heat and serve.
Lower sodium, lower fat and lower sugar preferred.
Clean label, no artificial colors or flavors. Must meet Child Nutrition (CN) requirements for crediting as 2
oz. eq. Grains. Compliant with Buy American requirements.
List quantity/case and cost/case for both IW and bulk pack.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As:
Bread & Bread Apple Pastry #60 Bread & Bread Guava Pastry Buena Vista Guava & Apple Croissant #50277
2500 case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
45433 Low moisture shredded parmesan made from hard granular cheese. Lower sodium and lower fat preferred. Packed 12-30 oz/case.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #41744
300 case
37902 Potatoes, instant dehydrated, non-clumping, shelf stable. 100% Idaho potatoes, fortified with Vitamin C, lower sodium, no trans fat. Must meet requirements for Child Nutrition programs (½ cup serving should provide ½ cup of starchy vegetable.)
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Idahoan #29700223133
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
37907 Sauce Base, Bechamel/White Cream, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer.
Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, LS Cream Sauce
AS295F30
300 Bag
45439 Sauce Base, Brown Gravy, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 20# bag. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D
50 Bag
37905 Sauce Base, General Tso's, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, General Tso's
AS316C30
50 Bag
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
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Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
37910 Sauce Base, Orange Chipotle, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, Orange Chipotle
AS815C30
100 Bag
37904 Sauce Base, Sweet & Sour, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, AS312N30
50 Bag
37906 Sauce Base, Teriyaki, dry blend, instant or cook off, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 25# or larger bag, not to exceed 55#. No MSG, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, Teriyaki AS319C30
100 Bag
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
From: 09/01/2026 08/31/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
45440 Seasoning Base, Caesar, used to make dressing and/or dip, dry blend, instant, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 20# bag. No MSG, no artificial colors or flavors, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
50 Bag
40258 Seasoning Base, Ranch, used to make dressing and/or dip, dry blend, instant, shelf life six (6) months or longer. Bulk pack, 20# bag. No MSG, no artificial colors or flavors, zero trans fat, lower sodium preferred.
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Midas Foods International, Ranch AS916030
100 Bag
39559 String Cheese Snacks/Sticks Reduced Fat Mozzarella, 1 oz/serving, individually wrapped (IW).
Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs. List all varieties available.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes #59703
5000 Case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
From: 09/01/2026 08/31/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
45436 Stuffed savory ham and swiss cheese filling in a whole grain rich buttery flaky puff pastry. Light golden-brown exterior, ready to heat and serve.
Lower sodium and lower fat preferred. Clean label, no artificial colors or flavors. Must meet Child Nutrition (CN) requirements.
List quantity/case and cost/case for both IW and bulk pack
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Buena Vista Ham & Swiss Whole Grain Croissant
2500 Case
45438 Uncured beef frank wrapped in a whole grain rich pretzel dough. Light golden-brown exterior, individually quick frozen (IQF), ready to heat and serve. Lower sodium and lower fat preferred.
Clean label, no artificial colors or flavors. Must meet Child Nutrition (CN) requirements for crediting as 2 oz Meat/Meat Alternate and 2 oz eq Grains.
Samples required prior to or at bid opening.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: ES Foods Beef Pretzel Dog #25603
1500 case
Quantity to Bid
Bid Unit
Unit Price
Specification DeviationsDescription Brand Model
Item Specification Miscellaneous Foods
07/01/2026
From: 09/01/2026 08/31/2027 To:
Bid No:
Cycle No:
Group/ Seq No
Item/ Whse/
Old
38546, 38547, 38556, 39300, 39310, 39354, 39356
41914 White Cheese Sauce blend, shelf stable, ready to heat and serve, packed in heat stable bags, no trans fat. Lower fat, lower sodium preferred. Credits as 1 oz Meat/Meat Alternate for Child Nutrition (CN) programs.
MANUFACTURER DIRECT SHIP & BILL ONLY
State price commercial _________ State price using USDA foods _________
Samples required if bidding other than specified.
See General Conditions Section II Special Requirements, Section D.
As: Land O Lakes # 39947
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