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This is a detailed Kosher and Halal Food Specification Quote Sheet for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Beaumont, solicitation number 15B50225Q00000048, for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. The document outlines comprehensive specifications for 39 distinct kosher and halal meal and food items, ranging from individual condiment packets to complete pre-prepared meals. Each item requires specific religious certification (Orthodox Kosher or Halal) with strict requirements, including individual package labeling, precise ingredient compositions, and certification from recognized religious agencies.

The solicitation covers a wide variety of food products including cereals, juices, sauces, beverages, meat and non-meat meals, and specialty items like omelets and pasta dishes. Quantity requirements vary significantly, from as low as 50 units for Hawaiian Meatballs to 1,000,000 units for sugar substitutes. Key specifications include detailed weight measurements, ingredient restrictions (such as limits on fat content and added ingredients), and mandatory religious certification. Vendors must provide certification letters dated within 11 months of the quote and ensure each product meets specific religious dietary guidelines, with explicit prohibitions on certain products and requirements for ingredient transparency.

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Certified Religious Diet (Kosher / Halal) Specifications Quote Sheet 15B50225Q00000048 Institution: FCC BEAUMONT Fiscal Year: FY 2025 Quarter: 3rd

Religious Certification Requirements for Meals (Kosher):

All items offered on this bid must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the United States or Canada, such as: OU - Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations; OK - Organized Kashrus Laboratories; Star K, KOF K; KAJ K'hal Adas Jeshurun; OKS Organization of Orthodox Kashrus Supervision; OV Vaad Hoeir of Saint Louis; CRC - Central Rabbinical Congress of the USA and Canada; CRC - Chicago Rabbinical Counsel; or Kosher Overseers of America. 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. Kosher Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals.

NO WINSTON OR GOURMET KOSHER PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ITEMS LISTED BELOW

No.
Description
Unit of

Issue

Amount Needed
Price

Per Unit Total

1
Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, 2-ounce individual package. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Each. Specify case count on bid. 2 oz packages required.
EA
500,000
2
Kosher Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
EA
1,000,000
3
Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Sealed Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
4,800
4
Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. EACH. 7 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
250,000
5
Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular or reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A ,B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
EA
300,000
6
Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
40,000
7
Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve.
EA
30,000
8
Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher.
EA
300,000
9
Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20140D, Type II, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
100,000
10
Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
135,000
11
Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3 to 6 ounce each package. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify pack size on bid.
EA
6,000
12
Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher.
EA
250,000
13
Kosher 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- The 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
600
14
Kosher 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 kosher certification hechsher.
EA
500
15
Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet- 1 ounce cheese- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
660
16
Kosher 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
50
17
Kosher 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
216
18
Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of:-5 ounce weight – Bone-in Chicken Wings- 2 ounce weight – BBQ Sauce- 5 ounce weight – Mashed Potato- 4 ounce weight – Mixed Vegetables
EA
880
19
Certified Kosher Parve - Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, (Cookies, Cakes, Pies, etc.). EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Item and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
1,800
20
Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of:- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block 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
600
21
Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice 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
720
22
Kosher 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- The 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
408
23
Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Elbow Pasta- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans
EA
348
24
Kosher Dairy - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Lasagna Meal consisting of: Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce made from: - 0.5 ounce weight – Mushrooms, - 6.5 ounce weight – Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein. Pre-flavored to mimic Beef and Italian Sausage. Product to be Vegan. - 5 ounce-weight Cooked Ricotta Cheese Roll-up- 4 ounce-weight Green Beans
EA
324
25
Kosher 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- The 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
528
26
Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
120
27
Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal consisting of:- 4 ounce-weight Turkey Cutlet made from chunked and formed white meat (not from mechanically deboned 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
300
28
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
720
29
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
500
30
Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA
324
31
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
600
32
Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:

Chicken Chow Mein entrée 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
504
33
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
684
34
Certified Halal - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Fish Fillet cut from solid muscle fillet block pollack, 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
1,200
35
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
60
36
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

- The 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
600
37
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
1,008
38
Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA
804
39
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
504

Certified Kosher / Halal Items – 15B50225Q00000048

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