3rd_Qtr_FY17_-_Religious_Diet_Specifications.xlsx

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Attached to: FY 2017 3rd Qtr Kosher
Solicitation number: RFQP03051700008
Issued by: Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution Estill

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Specifications

Institution:		Fiscal Year:		Quarter:
FCI Estill,	South Carolina	2017		3rd
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.
		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 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	720
	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

- 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	480
	3	Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Patty Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Chicken Patty 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 Chicken Gravy

- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes,

- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables.	EA	600
	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	120	$120.0000
	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	480
	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	480
	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

- 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	720
	8	Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Salisbury Steak Meal consisting of:

- 4 ounce-weight Salisbury Steak (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 Mature Lima Beans

- finished product of the Salisbury Steak 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
	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

- 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	600
	10	Kosher Parve - 13 Ounce Vegetable Protein Cutlet Meal consisting of:

- 3.6 ounce-weight (minimum) Vegetable Protein Cutlet. Product not to exceed 260 mg sodium must have a minimum of 12g protein and not less than 5g of dietary fiber. (Must use soy protein concentrate for at least 70% of the Protein requirement) Product must be coated with batter mix or bread crumbs not to exceed 30% of total weight.

- 2 ounce-weight Mushroom Gravy

- 3.4 ounce-weight White Rice

- 4 ounce-weight Lima Beans	EA	240
	11	Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein Stuffed Cabbage Roll Meal

consisting of:

- 6 ounce-weight Vegetable Protein Stuffed Cabbage (not to exceed 270 mg. sodium & not less than 13g of protein. (Must use soy protein concentrate for at least 70% of the protein requirement)

- 2 ounce-weight Tomato Gravy

- 4 ounce-weight Parsley Potatoes

- 4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables	EA	480
	12	Kosher Parve - 19 Ounce Vegetable Protein Chili Meal consisting of:

Vegetable Protein Chili made from:

- 4 ounce-weight Textured Soy Protein concentrate seasoned to resemble ground beef.

- 3.5 ounce-weight Kidney Beans

- 4 ounce-weight Crushed Tomatoes, Onions spices and stabilizers as required to maintain taste and consistency

- 3.5 ounce-weight White Rice

-4 ounce-weight Mixed Vegetables	EA	240
	13	Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes	EA	240
	14	Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes	EA	240
	15	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
	16	Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4.23 oz or 5 oz foil pack. 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.	EA
	17	Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual. 3.53 oz foil pack or 3.75 oz to 4.375 oz can. EACH. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	18	Kosher Cereal, Bran Flakes, 7/8 Ounce Individual Bowl Pack. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA	1,440
	19	Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual 1 ounce Package. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA	5,000
	20	Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain, Individual 1 ounce Package. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	21	Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1 pound Loaf. Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule.	LF
	22	Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1.5 pound Loaf. Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule.	LF
	23	Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped. EACH. 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
	24	Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5.5 or 6 fluid Ounce Sealed Pouch or Can. EACH. Can must have easy open top. Juice must be tomato based with at least five additional vegetable products in the juice, Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA	960
	25	Kosher Potato Chips, Individual 1 Ounce Sealed Individual Package. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve, See Delivery Schedule. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	26	Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Package. EACH, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified Kosher Parve. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA	20,000
	27	Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, 9 Gram Individual Packet. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20140C, Type II, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA
	28	Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve. (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA
	29	Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet, 9 Gram Individual Packet. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA
	30	Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual 7 Gram Packet. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA
	31	Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), 4.5 Gram Individual Packet. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid.	EA
	32	Kosher Jelly, Grape Flavor, 10 Gram Individually Sealed Portion. EACH, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20078B, Type II, Style 1. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify case count on bid. NO DIET JELLY.	EA	20,000
	33	Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, 2 Ounce Individual Packets. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20328A, Style I, Class A, Texture 1, Type A. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA	2,000
	34	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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	35	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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	36	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. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	37	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). Certified Kosher. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.	EA
	38	Kosher Milk, Fresh, Skim or Fat Free, Individual 8 Ounce Serving. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Must be process under Ultra High Temperatures (UHT). Certified Kosher.	EA
	39	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
	40	Kosher Meat - 18 ounce Chicken Wing Meal consisting of:

- 6 ounce-weight Chicken Wings with skin and bones

- 2 ounce-weight Buffalo Sauce

- 6 ounce-weight Mashed Potatoes

- 4 ounce-weight Sweet Peas EA

&"-,Bold"&14RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET&"-,Regular"&11

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Contractor Award Acknowledgemt

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
*This is NOT an award document.
*Must be completed by the Contracting Officer and the Food Service Contractor prior to award.
Dear Contractor:
RE: Apparent Low Bidder concerning this Request for Quotation				RFQ:
FCI ESTILL		intends to make award to your company for the following RFQ items.
Please circle "accept or deny" for each line item noted below. Sign, date and submit this acknowledgement. This verifies acceptance and delivery of all line items listed below per the Food Service National Menu Specifications.
Accept	Deny	Line #1
Accept	Deny	Line #2
Accept	Deny	Line #3
Accept	Deny	Line #4
Accept	Deny	Line #5
Accept	Deny	Line #6
Accept	Deny	Line #7
Accept	Deny	Line #8
Accept	Deny	Line #9
Accept	Deny	Line #10
Total Dollar Amount:			$
Formal Reminders:
PAYMENT
Per RFQ _____________ the Government reserves the right to make payments using either Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Awards exceeding $3500 will be accomplished through issuance of a Purchase Order. All awards under $3500 will be accomplished via the Government Purchase Card.
NOTICE
Referencing FAR 42.212-4(a) - Suupplies shall be "nonconforming" if:
1. The supplies are recalled by the producer.
2. A local, state, or federal agency issues a public health alert regarding the supplies.
3. The facility or farm from which the supplies originated or were processed is found to have violated applicable local, state, or federal health and safety standards. This includes, but is not limited to, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, or the Food Safety and Inspection Services directives and regulations.
________	Award Acceptance
_________	Award Denial
Reason for Denial (if applicable):
Contractor Signature:					Date:

Award Delivery Information

AWARD DELIVERY INFORMATION - RFQ __________________
Fiscal Year:	2017		Quarter:	3rd
Institution:	FCI ESTILL
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected during ________________ (normally first month of the quarter).					April
Deliveries will be made Monday thru Friday from _____________________.				7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted.
Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without an excusable delay and/or failure to conform to contract specifications will negatively affect the contractor's history of past performance. Past performance information may be used by the Government to make future award decisions and/or may result in a finding that the quoter is not responsible for the award of future requirements.
NOTE:	Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse.
Warehouse Phone:		803-625-4607, ext. 4629
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements were agreed to by warehouse staff.
All non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34 degrees F and 40 degrees F.
All canned goods must be delivered above 34 degrees F and not frozen.
All frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.
Any product that indicates prior thawing will be refused.
All certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol on individual packages or the item will be refused.
All items must strictly be in compliance with the BOP Religoius Diet Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the Religious Diet Specifications prior to quoting.
All items will be closely inspected.
Some items may require thawing and cooking to determine specifications compliance.
Receipt of delivery may be conditional for a period of three (3) days in order to allow for adequate examination and testing.
Items that fail to meet specifications will be refused.
Items which are conditionally received, and found to be unacceptable, must be picked up at the vendors' expense within two (2) weeks of noncompliance notification.
If the product is not picked up within two (2) weeks, it will be disposed of by warehouse staff.
Contractor Signature:						Date:

General Specifications

RELIGIOUS DIET SPECIFICATION QUOTE SHEET
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Religious Certification Requirements for Meals
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.
General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 14
1	The tray for all meals will be:
	a)	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.
	b)	A three compartment tray with one large compartment and two smaller compartments. Each compartment should be large enough to accommodate required ounces of product.
2	All meals will contain the food products per the individual product specification including the stated volume and/or weight of item as listed.
3	No substitutions may be made to the meats, vegetables, starches, sauces or preparation methods.
4	Meals (items 1 through 14) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or shelf stable.
5	Each individual meal must be marked with the certification symbol from the religious certification agency.
6	Heating directions must be provided for various wattage microwaves or oven heating including recommended method.
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.
9	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.
10	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.

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