MEATSPEC.pdf
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- IFB1 CAAA 2017000204 1
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- Ouray County, Colorado
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This is a meat and cheese specification document for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) procurement. The document outlines detailed product specifications for ground beef, poultry products including turkey roast, chicken patties, turkey ham, turkey-based luncheon meats, turkey franks, turkey bologna, and turkey salami, as well as three varieties of cheese: cheddar, American, and mozzarella. All meat products must be produced and processed in the U.S.A. and produced within six months of delivery to the CDOC. Specific requirements include strict compliance with NAMP #136 standards for ground beef, precise portion sizes and packaging configurations for patties and prepared meats, and detailed composition restrictions such as maximum water and fat content limits. All meat products must be fully frozen and delivered at no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and pack dating is required for select items.
The cheese specifications require natural or imitation varieties without animal rennet, with defined block sizes and slice counts for each type. Cheddar cheese must be Grade A mild natural cheese in 40-pound blocks with new packaging only. American cheese must be processed or high-melt imitation suitable for grilled cheese sandwiches in five-pound sliced blocks with 160 count one-half ounce slices. Mozzarella must be natural, imitation, or blended shredded cheese appropriate for plain cheese pizza, delivered in six five-pound poly bags per case. The document does not specify pricing, contract term, quantities required, or submission deadlines.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MEATINST #7858.pdf | ||
| INVBID #7858.pdf | ||
| May 2017 Meat Requirement.pdf |
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ALL MEAT PRODUCTS PROPOSED FOR SALE TO THE "COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS"
MUST BE PRODUCED AND PROCESSED IN THE U.S.A.
** ALL PRODUCTS BEING BID MUST HAVE BEEN
PRODUCED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF DELIVERY TO THE
CDOC. **
Ground Beef & 85/15 Lean/Fat Ratio. No Head or Organ Meat. Strict Compliance With NAMP #136.
Ground Beef Patties:
Turkey Roast: Raw, Whole, Boneless, Minimum 50% White Meat Proportion, Maximum 15% Added Pump, Bake In Bag, Seasoned. Must Be Pack Dated.
Chicken Patty: Formed All White Meat Patty, no TVP, 3.3 – 4.0 oz. Per Portion, Fully Cooked, Breaded, Frozen, Layer Packed, 60 Portions/Case. Tyson #2376 CN label or equal.
Turkey Ham: Cured Turkey Thigh Meat Only. 7-10 lb. Oval Shaped, Cured Dark Turkey Roll Is Not Acceptable.
Not More Than 20% Added Water.
Turkey Based Luncheon Meats & Franks: Fully Cooked. These Items Are Made From Finely Comminuted Turkey, Spices And Flavorings To Represent Traditional Luncheon Meat Texture And Flavors In A Lower Fat Economical Form. Interior Cut Surfaces Are Smooth With Minimal Voids And Color Is That Of Traditional Luncheon Sausages. TURKEY SALAMI Shall Not Contain Corn Or Corn By-Products As An Ingredient.
Turkey Franks: Turkey Franks, Frozen, 10/Lb, (1.6 Oz.), Skinless, 10#/Cs. Must Be Pack Dated. Must Be Approved For Sale To DOC
Turkey Bologna: Frozen, Deli Style, 4 ½” round, 6 to 10 lb. Chub, 2 Per Case. Must Be Pack Dated.
Turkey Salami: Frozen, Cotto Style, 4 ½” Round, 6 to 10 lb. Chub, 2 Per Case. Must Be Pack Dated. SHALL
NOT CONTAIN CORN OR CORN BI-PRODUCTS.
***** All Meat Products Must Be Fully Frozen And Must Be Delivered At No Higher Than 0 Degrees F.
***** CHEESE SPECS:
CHEDDAR: Cheese, Natural (Real) Cheddar Characteristics Regarding Color, Moisture Texture, Ect., Mild, Grade A, 40 lb. Block Per Case. Must Not Contain Animal Rennet. New Packaging Only.
AMERICAN: Cheese, Processed American, Or HIGH MELT ONLY Imitation American. Must be Appropriate for Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Must Not Contain Animal Rennet. 5 lb. Sliced Block, 160 Count (1/2 oz.)
Slices
MOZZARELLA: Cheese, Mozzarella, Natural, Imitation Or Blended, Shredded, Easy To Medium Melt, Must Be Appropriate For Plain Cheese Pizza. Must Not Contain Animal Rennet. 6 - 5 lb. Poly Bags Per Case.
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