FRESH AND FROZEN SPECS.pdf

This document is a product specification and delivery schedule for fresh and frozen produce procurement. The purchasing entity requires delivery of multiple fresh produce items including cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, shredded and chopped cabbage, cauliflower, celery, onions, salad mix, apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges, strawberries, watermelon, sweet peppers, garlic, kiwi, baby carrots, and frozen vegetables (broccoli cuts, cauliflower, peas and carrots, sweet green peas, peas and pearl onions, sliced strawberries, broccoli florets, and winter blend). Additionally, bananas, raisins, and fresh green beans are specified. Fresh produce items are ordered in quantities ranging from 2 to 180 pounds per delivery date, with frozen items specified in 30-120 pound quantities. Delivery dates are scheduled weekly and bi-weekly from January 5, 2026, through March 30, 2026. Quality standards are detailed for each item, with specifications aligned to U.S. Department of Agriculture grades and requirements for firmness, color, freshness, and freedom from defects.

Specific brand requirements are identified for frozen products, with acceptable brands listed for each item and certain brands explicitly excluded (notably Honor Foods/Inn Brand and Valley Fresh Brand for select frozen items). All products must meet latest season's pack specifications and be delivered in standardized commercial containers. For items with vendor notification requirements, delivery quantities and dates will be communicated separately to the successful bidder. No pricing information, payment terms, set-asides, or contract duration details are specified in this specification document, which functions as a detailed scope of work outlining product requirements and delivery schedule parameters for the procurement period.