Halal Specifications-FY25 3rd.pdf
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This is a Halal meal specification document for FCI Williamsburg's FY2025 Q3 food requirements. The document details requirements for 12 different certified Halal meals including fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wing, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, Hawaiian meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, cheese omelet, Spanish omelet, and bologna luncheon meat meals.
The specifications mandate strict Halal certification requirements including proper Islamic slaughter methods, no pork/alcohol products, no haram-derived ingredients, and certification from a Halal Certification Agency dated within 11 months of quote submission. Meals must be packaged in 3-compartment trays (21 fl oz large compartment, two 6 fl oz small compartments) with non-metallic microwave-safe materials. Specific portion sizes and ingredients are detailed for each meal type, with requirements for meat content, vegetable ratios, and preparation methods. Notable order quantities include 132 units of chicken wing meals, 120 units each of chicken chow mein and Hawaiian meatballs meals, 60 units of chicken cacciatore meals, and 48 units of cheese omelet meals.
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Religious Certification Requirements for Meals
1) The tray for all meals will be:
o The live animal must be slaughtered:
o No forbidden enzymes derived from haram sources;
o No emulsifiers that are derived from haram sources;
o That has no exposure to haram foods or ingredients through cross contact.
HALAL RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items offered on this bid must be certified Halal. Please read definitions below for requirement of each certification.
o With no pork or pork by-products;
o No traces of alcohol, or additives containing alcohol, including sugar alcohols;
Food must be certified halal:
Certified Halal items will be certified by a Halal Certification Agency, to meet the following requirements:
o No gelatin derived from haram sources;
o No animal shortening derived from haram sources;
o No other mind-altering substances derived from haram sources;
o Must be lawful to consume in Islamic Law.
o Cannot have died of cause other than proper slaughtering in accordance with Islam;
The animal from which the meat comes:
o Quality assurance mechanisms to ensure no cross contact with haram food or ingredients.
• The slaughterer must believe in all the essential matters of the Islamic faith.
• The Halal slaughtered carcasses should be stamped and labeled as ‘Halal'.
• By hand with an extremely sharp knife so that the animal suffers minimally;
• Intentionally slaughtered by a horizontal cut at the throat of the animal (below is laryngeal prominence), so that three of the four vessels are severed in one cut;
• By a practicing sane adult Muslim who is knowledgeable of the Islamic slaughtering procedures.
• The slaughterer must recite Bismillah (In the Name of Allah) before the slaughter of each animal, and in a manner prescribed by Islamic law.
Quoters will include a letter of certification from the religious certification agency dated no more than 11 months from the date of the quote provided.
General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 12
Page 1 of 5 JULY 2024
9) Mashed Potatoes will be made with commercially prepared potato flakes without peel, adding only water according to the manufacturers’ preparation instructions; or fresh potatoes prepared using only water and spices with only the amount of binder which will ensure the product does separate in processing. No extenders of any type are allowed.
10) Tomato Sauce will be commercially prepared or crushed and/or pureed tomatoes, tomato paste and spices using only the amount of binder required to ensure the product does not separate during processing.
8) Peas and Carrots will contain:
c) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
b) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
b) Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel com).
7) Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with:
a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
a) Made with non-metallic packaging that allows microwave and conventional oven heating and be heat sealed directly to the tray with clear plastic and wrapped with a separate sealed clear plastic wrapper which encloses the entire tray.
b) A three compartment tray with a large compartment of 21 fluid ounces and two compartments of 6 fluid ounces each.
2) All Meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.
3) No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.
4) Meals (items 1 through 12) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable.
5) Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency.
6) Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method.
Page 2 of 5 JULY 2024
HALAL MEALS SPECIFICATIONS July 2024
Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:
FCI Williamsburg, SC 2025 3rd
Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
1 Certified Halal - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block pollock, whiting, flounder, cod, tilapia: or other white fish flesh fillet (not Breaded)
- 2 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight White Rice
- 4 ounce-weight Mature Lima Beans
EA
2 Certified Halal Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce Beef Franks or Cocktail Franks no artificial colors,
- 8 ounce-weight Vegetarian Beans w/Tomato Sauce
- 6 ounce-weight Diced Potatoes
- finished product of the Beef Frank may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name
EA
3 Certified Halal Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of:
- 5 ounce-weight Bone-in Chicken Wings
- 2 ounce-weight BBQ Sauce
- 5 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
EA 132
4 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal consisting of:
Chicken Cacciatore made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat, (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 4 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 4 ounce-weight Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce-weight Mushrooms
- 1/2 ounce-weight diced Onion, Garlic, spices and vegetable oil
- 3 ounce-weight Pasta Macaroni
- 4 ounce-weight Sliced or Diced Carrots
EA 60
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
FCI Williamsburg, SC 2025 3rd
Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
5 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:
Chicken Chow Mein entree made from:
- 4 ounce-weight Breaded Chicken Nuggets made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 6 ounce-weight Gravy thickened w/corn starch
- 1 ounce-weight Celery, Bell Pepper and Onion
- 2 ounce-weight Green Beans
- 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice
- 3.5 ounce-weight Sweet Peas and Carrots
EA 120
6 Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically de-boned meat), Breaded (Combined breading and added ingredients may not exceed 35% including no more than 5% soy used as a stabilizer)
- 2 ounce-weight Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
EA
7 Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Meatloaf (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)
- 2 ounce-weight Brown Gravy
- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes
- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables
- finished product of the Meatloaf may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.
EA
FCI Williamsburg, SC 2025 3rd
Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
Failure to comply with the Religious Diet Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted.
8 Certified Halal Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight Cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients)
- 2 ounce-weight Sweet Hawaiian Sauce
- 5 ounce-weight Cooked White Rice
- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans
EA 120
9 Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of:
- 4 ounce-weight cooked Beef Meatballs (made with ground beef with not more than: 20% fat; 20% added ingredients ;)
- 5 ounce-weight Spaghetti Pasta
- 3 ounce-weight Tomato Sauce
- 8 ounce-weight Sweet Peas
- finished product of the Meatball may not contain more than 3.5% of a non-dairy/non-meat binders and extenders or 2% isolated soy protein may be used, but must be shown in the ingredients statement on the product's label by its common name.
EA
10 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce cheese
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA 48
11 Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
12 Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic. *Each individual package must be marked with the halal certification symbol.
EA
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