MEATSPEC.pdf
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- IFB1 CAAA 2017000122 1
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- Ouray County, Colorado
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This is a specification document for meat and cheese products required by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). The document outlines detailed requirements for ground beef, poultry products including turkey roasts, chicken patties, turkey ham, turkey-based luncheon meats, and turkey franks, as well as cheese products including 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 CDOC. Specific requirements include strict compliance with NAMP #136 standards for ground beef, precise portion sizes and packaging configurations for chicken patties and turkey products, and detailed specifications regarding fat content, added water percentages, and ingredient restrictions. All meat products must be fully frozen and delivered at no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
The cheese specifications require natural Grade A mild cheddar in 40-pound blocks without animal rennet, processed American or high-melt imitation American cheese in 5-pound sliced blocks with 160 half-ounce slices per case without animal rennet, and natural, imitation, or blended mozzarella that is shredded and appropriate for cheese pizza applications without animal rennet. Turkey-based products must contain no corn or corn by-products, and all products must be pack-dated and approved for sale to the Department of Corrections. The specifications emphasize strict adherence to product composition, texture, appearance, and packaging standards to ensure consistency and suitability for institutional food service operations.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| INVBID #7852.pdf | ||
| January 2017 Meat Requirement.pdf | ||
| MEATINST #7852.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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