Product_Specifications_26-JG-019.pdf
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- 26-JG-019
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- Pinellas County, Florida
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This product specifications document outlines the requirements for ice cream products to be supplied to the Pinellas County School District in Florida. The specifications establish comprehensive standards for ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet products that bidders must meet to qualify for this procurement opportunity. All products must comply with the State Frozen Dessert Act and FDA regulations (Title 21, Food and Drug, Part 135, Subpart B), with ice cream containing a minimum of 10% milk fat except for milkshakes or low-fat items. Products must be portion-controlled at no larger than 4 ounces to align with the Pinellas County School Board Wellness Policy, individually wrapped with one spoon per cup at no additional cost, and be trans-fat free except for naturally occurring trans-fats. The bid submission deadline is 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with electronic submissions required through the District e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/PCSB.
All proposed products must meet the United States Department of Agriculture nutrition standards under 7 CFR Parts 210 and 220 for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, as mandated by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Smart Snacks in School). These standards require that the first ingredient be a fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein food, with snack items limited to 200 calories, 200 mg sodium, and 35% of calories from total fat (less than 10% from saturated fat, zero grams trans fat). Sugar content must not exceed 35% of weight from total sugars. The District will give consideration to prices established by the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Purchasing through its existing contracts and negotiated agreements.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The ice cream products required herein shall conform to the State Frozen Dessert Act and to the provisions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Title 21, Food and Drug, Part 135, Subpart B, “Requirements for Specific Standardized Frozen Desserts”. Ice Cream Ingredients must conform to the standard of identity for ice cream products.
Ice Cream products must contain a minimum of 10% milk fat, except milkshakes or low fat items.
Net contents of ice cream cups shall not exceed 100% overrun, as determined by weight.
Individually wrapped spoons (one per cup) shall be supplied with ice cream, frozen yogurt and sherbet cups by the successful bidder at no additional cost.
All products must be trans-fat free with the exception of naturally occurring trans-fats.
The portion size of all ice cream products must be no larger than 4 oz. in order to comply with the Pinellas County School Board Wellness Policy.
Additionally, all proposed products shall meet the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture 7 CFR Parts 210 and 220 National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as required by the Healthy, Hunger- Free Kids Act of 2010, also known as “Smart Snacks in School”.
These standards require;
Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product or a protein food;
Food must also meet several nutrient requirements:
• Calorie Limits: Snack items: ≤ 200 calories
• Sodium Limits: Snack items: ≤ 200 mg
• Fat Limits: Total Fat: ≤35% of calories
• Saturated Fat: < 10% of calories
• Trans Fat: zero grams
• Sugar Limit: ≤ 35% of weight from total sugars in food
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