Certified_Food_Spec's_and_Requirements.pdf

Federal Bureau of Prisons Religious Certified Food

Product Specification - Quote Sheet FY 2013

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Institution: __________________. This is for the ____ Quarter, delivery starting _________________.

Religious Certification Requirements for Meals

All items offered on this bid must be certified by a nationally accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency 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.

General Meal Specifications - Items 1 through 15

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 a large compartment of 21 fluid ounces and two compartments of 6 fluid ounces each.

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 16) may be quoted as frozen and/or shelf stable products. Pricing must be identifiable as either frozen or self 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:

a) Not more than 40 percent by weight carrots.

b) Not more than 40 percent by weight corn (sweet, golden or yellow, whole kernel com).

c) Not more than 40 percent by weight green peas.

8) 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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No. Description Unit of

Issue

Amount

Needed

Price

Per 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

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

Note: 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

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

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4 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

5 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

6 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

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7 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

8 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

Note: 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

9 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

Note: The 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.

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10 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

Note: 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.

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

12 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

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13 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

14 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA

15 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes

EA

16 Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf

Stable may be 1-4oz slice) Wrapped in Sealed Plastic.

* Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

EA

17 Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in water, Individual

4.23 oz foil pack, 48 Packs per case. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

EA

18 Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Individual 3.53 oz foil pack, 24 packs per case. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

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19 Kosher Cereal, Bran Flakes, 7/8 Ounce Individual

Bowl Pack, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count, * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

EA

20 Kosher Grits, Instant, Plain, Individual 1 ounce

Package, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count * The box that the grits comes in must have the Kosher certification hechsher on it, and the individual grit package must be identifiable to have come from the box with the Kosher symbol on it.

EA

21 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

22 Kosher Farina, 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

23 Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1 pound Loaf, Certified Kosher Parve , First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule

LF

24 Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, 1.5 pound Loaf, Certified Kosher Parve , First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour, See Delivery Schedule

LF

25 Kosher Potato Chips, Individual 1 Ounce Sealed

Individual Package, Certified Kosher Parve,, See

Delivery Schedule. Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

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26 Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5.5 or 6 fluid Ounce

Sealed Pouch or Can, 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

27 Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual

Package, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified

Kosher Parve, 200 packages per Case. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

28 Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style, 9 Gram

Individual Packet, 200 Packets per case, Certified

Kosher Parve, CID A-A-20140C, Type II, Style A. *

Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

29 Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet, 9 Gram

Individual Packet, 200 per Case, Certified Kosher

Parve, CID A-A 20140, Type III, Style A. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

30 Kosher Tomato Catsup, Individual 7 Gram

Packet, 1000 Packets per Case, Certified Kosher

Parve, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Standards for Grades. *

Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

31 Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style),

4.5 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher

Parve, 500 Packets per case, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *

Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

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32 Kosher Jelly, Grape Flavor, 10 Gram Individually

Sealed Portion, Certified Kosher Parve, 200

Packages per case, CID A-A-20078B, Type II, Style 1.

Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS

33 Kosher Peanut Butter, Regular, Stabilized, Non-fortified, 2 Ounce Individual Packets, 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

34 Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving

Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce

Serving When Reconstituted, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case counts 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, 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, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When

Reconstituted, 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 Milk, Nonfat/skim/fat Free, ½ Pint containers, CID

A-A20338, Group I, Type D. Certified Kosher Must have Kosher Certification letter from Dairy.