Religious Diet Specifications FY25 3rd.pdf
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This is a religious diet specifications quote sheet detailing kosher meal and food requirements for FCI Williamsburg, SC for the 3rd quarter of FY2025. The document outlines specifications for 40 different kosher items including prepared meals, individual food items, and beverages that must be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the US or Canada.
The specifications include detailed requirements for 13 prepared meals (including fish fillet, beans and franks, chicken wing, chicken cacciatore, chicken chow mein, turkey cutlet, meatloaf, and other meals) and 27 individual food items (including tuna, sardines, cereal, bread, beverages, condiments, and snacks). Key requirements include specific portion sizes, ingredients, and preparation methods, with items available as either frozen or shelf-stable products. All items must display proper kosher certification symbols and meet strict dietary requirements prohibiting alcohol, emulsifiers, mind-altering substances, enzymes and chemicals. The document specifies order quantities for many items, such as 96 units of beans and franks meals, 444 units of kosher tuna, 40,000 units of kosher coffee packets, and 250,000 units of kosher sugar substitute packets.
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Religious Certification Requirements for Meals
Kosher Items will not contain alcohol, emulsifiers, mind altering substances, enqymes and/or chemicals.
General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 13
1 The tray for all meals will be:
a) b)
3 No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.
7 Mixed Vegetables will contain carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and lima beans with:
8 a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
b) Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel corn).
c) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
9 Peas and Carrots will contain:
a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.
b) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.
Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method.
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.
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.
RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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.
A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product.
All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.
Meals (items 1 through 13) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable.
Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency.
Page 1 JULY 2024
RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET July 2024
Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter:
FCI Willamsburg, SC 2025 3rd
Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total
1 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
2 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 96
3 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
4 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 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
FCI Willamsburg, 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
5 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
6 Kosher 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 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
8 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 120
FCI Willamsburg, 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
9 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
10 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
11 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 300
12 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce cheese
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
13 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:
- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet
- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce
- 3 ounce Potatoes
EA
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 80
FCI Willamsburg, 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
15 Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other foreign country that meets the requirements of 21CFR123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches only.
Specify pack size on bid.
EA 444
16 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. Pouches only. Specify pack size on bid.
EA 420
17 Kosher Cereal, Any Type, Any Style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000E, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). .81 oz to 2 oz individual package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify pack size on bid.
EA 4,800
18 Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed.
Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA 1,000
19 Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual Packet. EACH. 1 ounce Package. Manufacturer sealed. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA 1,000
20 Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1 pound Loaf - 1.5 pound Loaf. Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule. Specify Loaf size on bid.
LF
21 Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour.
EA
22 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 960
23 Kosher Potato Chips, Individual Package. EACH. 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. State brand on bid.
EA
24 Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Cups. EACH, Refrigerated, Certified Kosher Parve.
*Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
FCI Willamsburg, 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
25 Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A- A-20140D, 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
26 Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A-A- 20140D, Type I, Style I). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. State brand on bid.
EA
27 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. State brand on bid.
EA 8,000
28 Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S.
Standards for Grades. CID A-A-20346B, Type I, Flavor A, Agricultural Practice a, Packaging type (4).
*Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. State brand on bid.
EA 40,000
29 Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. State brand on bid.
EA 36,000
30 Kosher Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A ,B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1. 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. State brand on bid.
EA 18,000
31 Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Individual Packets. EACH. .5 ounce - 2 ounce Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20328B, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Specify packet size on bid. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
EA 2,600
32 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 40,000
33 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 100,000
FCI Willamsburg, 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. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
34 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
35 Kosher Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute. Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
EA
36 Kosher Milk, Fresh, Nonfat, Skim, or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. 1/2 pint. Must be processed under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Product can be a plant-based dairy substitute.
Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
EA
37 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 250,000
38 Certified Kosher Parve - Pastries, Desserts, Assorted, Individual, 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
39 Kosher Dressing assorted, Fat Free, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20162B, Type IV, Class A, Style 2, Class C, Style 1, or Class D. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify Type, Class, Style, and size on bid. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. State brand on bid.
EA 60,000
40 Kosher Preserves (Or Jams), Fruit, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry. Regular, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20079D), Type II, kind Group I: E, I, M, Q or Group II: A, B, J, Style 1. 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. State brand on bid.
EA
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