1st_QTR_Kosher_Specifications.pdf

Federal Bureau of Prisons Religious Certified Food

Product Specification - Quote Sheet 1st Quarter FY 14

Page 1 of 8 July2010

Institution: FCI Terminal Island, Ca. This is for the 1st Quarter, delivery starting October 1, 2013.

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.

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 2 of 8 July2010

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.

No. Description Unit of

Issue

Amount

Needed

Price

Per Unit

Total

1 Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal, 12 ct per case 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

CS 12

2 Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

CS 12

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 3 of 8 July2010

3 Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Patty Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

CS 12

4 Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein

Meal, 12 ct per case 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

CS 12

5 Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 4 of 8 July2010

6 Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

12 CS

7 Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Salisbury Steak Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 5 of 8 July2010

8 Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and

Meatballs Meal, 12 ct per case 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.

CS 19

9 Kosher Parve - 13 Ounce Vegetable Protein

Cutlet Meal, 12 ct per case 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

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 6 of 8 July2010

10 Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Vegetable Protein

Stuffed Cabbage Roll Meal, 12 ct per case 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

Kosher Parve - 19 Ounce Vegetable Protein Chili

Meal, 12 ct per case 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

CS 12

Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal, 12 ct per case consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce cheese

- 3 ounce Potatoes

CS 12

13 Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal, 12 ct per case consisting of:

- 3 ounce-weight Plain Egg Omelet

- 1 ounce Spanish Sauce

- 3 ounce Potatoes

CS 12

Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat, Ind Pkg, 50 per case, (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.

CS 10

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 7 of 8 July2010

Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in water, Individual 4.23 oz foil pack, 24 Packs per case. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS 12

16 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.

CS 15

Kosher Cereal, Bran Flakes, 7/8 Ounce Individual Bowl Pack, 72 ct per case, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count, * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS 25

Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain, Individual 1 ounce Package, 200 ct per case, Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.

CS 10

19 Kosher Vegetable Juice, 5.5 or 6 fluid Ounce

Sealed Pouch or Can, 48 ct per case.

Can must have easy open top, Juice must be tomato based with as least five additional vegetable products in the juice, Certified Kosher * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher

CS 25

20 Kosher Margarine, ½ oz. Pks, 200 Count per case.

½ ounce sealed individual package (NO PATS), Refrigerated or Shelf stable. Certified Kosher

Parve, each individual package must be maked with the kosher certification hechsher

CS 50

21 Kosher Wheat Bread, 22 slice, 24 ounce, Certified Kosher Parve, First ingredient on label must be Whole Wheat Flour

Loaf 1200

Product Specification - Quote Sheet

Page 8 of 8 July2010

22 Kosher Beverage, Individual Packet, 1000 ct per cs, Kosher Fruit Flavored drink powder, each packet makes 1-8 ounce serving when reconstituted. Total order may be rounded to the next complete case.

CS 35

Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet, 1000 ct per cs, 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.

CS 20