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NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET

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BEANS

1 Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3. LB 2,000

2 Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3. LB 2,000

3 Beans, Dry, Great Northern, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3. LB 2,000

4 Beans, Dry, Lentils, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 – 3. LB 2,000

5 Beans, Dry, Pea (Navy), Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 2 LB 2,000

6 Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 LB 4,000

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

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Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

PASTA AND RICE

7 Rice, U.S. Grade No. 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light LB 5,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

CORN MEAL, CORN STARCH, FLOUR, NON-FAT DRY MILK, CEREAL

Flour, All Purpose wheat flour, or Bakers Wheat Flour, Unbleached or Bleached. (CID A-A-20126H, Type I (Class 1-3), II (Class 1-2) or III (Class 1-5) VI, Style A or Style B, Protein level a-d, Packaging type 1) Size g-j, Agricultural practice i ).

LB 10,000

Flour, Wheat, Bread, Pounds. Flour, All Purpose wheat flour, or Bakers Wheat Flour, Unbleached or Bleached. (CID A-A-20126H, Type I (Class 1-3), II (Class 1-2) or III (Class 1-5) VI, Style A or Style B, Protein level a-d, Packaging type 1) Size g-j, Agricultural practice i ).

LB 7,000

Corn Meal, Degermed (lower fat), Enriched, White or Yellow, Course Granulation (CID A-A-20066C, Type IV, Class C, Color 1 or 2, Granulation a, Agricultural practice a).

LB 2,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

TOMATO PRODUCTS

Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A – C, Average Drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 112

Tomatoes, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; U.S. Grade A and B, Color, Flavor, Odor to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168, 6/#10 Cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 100

Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 56

Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194).

U.S. Grade A-C. 6/#10 Cans or Pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 56

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

SALAD DRESSING AND OILS

Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Caesar (CID A-A-20162B, Type I, II, III, or IV, Class J, Style 1 or 2). 1 Gallon or 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Type and Style on bid if not specified.

CS 112

Dressing, Mayonnaise, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Heavy Duty Mayonnaise is acceptable.

CS 400

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

JELLY AND SYRUP

Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry, Reduced Sugar, U.S. Grade A or Equivalent (CID A-A-20078C, Kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2, Finished product quality a or b. 10 Gram Individual Portion Each. Specify case count and kind on bid.

EA 200,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

PIZZA, TACO SHELLS, TORTILLAS, TORTILLA CHIPS, CHIPS, FRENCH TOAST, PANCAKES (PREMADE ITEMS)

Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b. Each. State case count on bid.

EA 50,000

Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other, 10” in diameter, Round, Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready (CID AA- 20143B, Type 1, Style B, C, or E, Size 9, Shape a, Enrichment type i, Product state a, c, or d, Cook state I). Each. State case count on bid.

EA 5,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

VEGETABLES (CANS/POUCHES)

Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut,French Style,, Good to reasonably good character (A ), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120.

Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans . STATE BRAND ON BID

CS 114

Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 200

Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada.

6/#10 cans or pouches per case or 6/75 oz vac-pack cans per case. State type of can or pouch on bid.

CS 235

Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz.

U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 256

Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, and celery), Canned, With Salt, With Salt and onion flavoring, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other.

(CID A-A-20120F, Type I, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E; Container size 4). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 100

Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 112

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 56

Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class B, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case

CS 56

Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class K, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). 6/#10 cans per case

CS 56

Vegetable, Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced. U.S. Grade, U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2. As defined in Title 7, 51.1282 - 1284. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 112

Vegetable, Mushrooms, Brown, Buttons, Sliced Whole, Random Sliced Whole, Sliced Buttons, or Stems and Pieces. Minimum drain weight 68 oz. U.S. Grade A, or U.S. Grade B. As defined in the definitions and standards of identity for canned mushrooms 21 CFR

155.201. 6/#10 cans or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid.

CS 100

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

SPICES

Spices, Turmeric, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice HH, Form 1, Agricultural practice (i)).

Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid.

LB 20

Spices, Basil, Sweet, Ground or Crushed (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice C, Form 1 or 3, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

LB 200

Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a find powder after the milling process.

100% air dried garlic. Appearance and Flavor Cream Brown Fine Powder with the Characteristic odor and flavor of garlic. No off notes. Texture – A dry medium fine granular powder, slightly fibrous.

Moisture less than 12%. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure – no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. ½ oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes.

Note package size on bid.

LB 172

Spices, Paprika, Ground. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice V, Form 1, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes.

Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

LB 75

Spices, Pepper, Red, Ground or Crushed. (CID A-A-20001C, Type I, Spice Y, Form 1 or 3, Agricultural practice (i)). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. Note package size on bid. Note price by the pound.

LB 200

Cayenne Pepper, Ground, Packaging: 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed containers, Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product, Pure Spice - no additives or extenders. All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients.

LB 100

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

MEATS - BEEF

Meats, Beef Roast, Raw Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. No water added. No Gooseneck or Flas XT trimmed inside rounds.A product similar in quality and performance to A greater Omaha Beef, Tyson, IBP, Cargill

LB 6,000

Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling.

Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. 5 ounce

LB 6,500

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags.

Note weight of packaging and case size on bid.

LB 10,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

MEATS - CHICKEN

Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage and fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons.

Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins or boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discolorations and separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on boneless, skinless parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Boneless, skinless parts may be diced. The dicing process must result in size-reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, and with surfaces relatively smooth in appearance.

Individual size-reduced portions of meat must be relatively uniform in size and shape, and consistent with the size reduction process. Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused..

A PRODUCT SIMILAR TO QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF A TYSON,SANDERSON OR PECO PRODUCT

THESE ITEMS ARE KNOWN TO MEET SPECS

LB 4,700

Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, Frozen, U.S. Grade A. Broiler Leg, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq, Unbreaded. "Whole Leg quarter" consists of a poultry thigh and drumstick (attached), with a portion of the back attached. Delivered amounts of Leg Quarter portions can be random sizing, with the portion size not to be smaller than 12 ounces and not to exceed 16 ounces. Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LB 6,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle or Chunked and formed, 1/2 inch cube or greater (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen.

Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling Policy.

Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.

LB 3,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

Meats, Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 7 CFR § 70 and 70.200 et seq., §70.220, §70.232, §70.233, §70.234 A Quality. All processing activities shall comply with all applicable FSIS regulations and requirements, including 9 CFR § 381, and shall be done under FSIS inspection. The commodity shall not be processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the first date of the delivery period for each sales order. Frozen commodity when specified in the Solicitation, shall be processed, packaged and packed, and placed in a freezer within 7 calendar days after the date of harvest. Product must be produced under FSIS pathogen reduction standards, as specified in 9 CFR §

381. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage, fat, holes, tendons, bone pieces, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and muscle mutilations. Slight discolorations is permitted, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Unbreaded. – All packaging materials shall comply with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144 Packaging Materials). All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to the commodity, shall be safe for use in contact with food products (cannot adulterate product or be injurious to health).

Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil;

and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. Frozen commodity showing any evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer deterioration shall be rejected for use under this FPPS. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. No Sodium added. Size of chicken breast, 5 -7 ounce. Note size on the bid.

LB 4,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

MEATS - FISH

Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, Individually Quick Frozen, Unglazed, Skin-on, Skin-on (white side only), or Skin-off (skinless), Practically boneless fillet. U.S. Grade A or B. Acceptable types include Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Flounder, Sole, Turbot, Plaice, or Halibut. (Grade Standards are separate for Cod, Flounder, Sole, and Haddock and must comply with those standards). Fillets are slices of practically boneless fish flesh of irregular size and shape, which are removed from the carcass by cuts made parallel to the backbone and sections of such fillets cut so as to facilitate packing. 100% net weight, No water or glaze weight added. Fish portion must meet weight requirements when thawed and drained, Delivered cases must be labeled 100% net weight. Manufacturer’s letters will not be accepted in lieu of labeling. Note type and size on bid. 4 to 7 oz.

LB 4,000

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

MEATS - OTHER

Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, All-Natural, Boned, Rolled and Tied, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging. U.S. Grade A., United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Breast meat or breast/thigh meat (8-12 lb each) or whole muscle thigh meat (6 lb each). Skin (Maximum) 12.5%. Packaging shall be neat and attractive. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LB 3,000

Turkey, Ground, Raw, (Not Mechanically Separated), Bulk, Frozen, Fat content may not exceed 15%, Product must be in sealed bags. No open bags or packaging. Delivered cases must be labeled with fat content. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused.

LB 4,000

Meats, Pork Roast, Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless, Raw, IMPS 406A, Frozen, No Paper Wrapping, Weight Range A or B, 4 to 10 lb. Quote MUST indicate average roast weight of quoted item. LB 3,000

FCI Herlong 2027 1st

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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

Meats, Italian Sausage, Pork , Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links, 3.8 - 5 ounce range. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product.

The meat components must be chopped or ground to a moderately course texture. The sausage itself (or interior cut surface of links) is moderately coarse in texture with a uniform color ranging from medium to dark reddish-brown with evenly distributed fat particles. The use of artificial colors in the manufacture of any sausage item is not permitted. The use of ingredients, method of addition, and product labeling shall comply with the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Regulations and Policies. The purchaser maintains the right to verify the amounts of added ingredients using approved testing methods. Fat content shall be declared on the product label along with a nutrition facts panel in accordance with FSIS regulations. Links must be moderately uniform in length and diameter.

Packaging: layers one link deep will be separated with waxed paper or sheets of plastic material used for this purpose. IMPS 818, Italian Sausage, Formula D, P2, or P3, Flavoring C – Sweet (Contains increased amounts of sugar or sweetener), Type E - Linked, Casing Option B - Hog, Linked (Natural) or D - Collagen Casings (Edible). Product will be delivered frozen.

Product will not contain SOY. Specify portion size on bid.

LB 2,000

FCI Herlong 2027 1st

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

TOFU AND SOY PRODUCTS

Non-silken Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated.

Ingredients include: Water, Regular or Organic Soy Beans, Calcium Sulfate or Glucono Delta Lactone, and Calcium Chloride. Note package size on bid. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients.

LB 800

FCI Herlong 2027 1st

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

CHEESE

Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A, CID-A-A-20208C, Type I - Cheddar cheese (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §133.113), Style D - Shredded, frozen (5 lb) box, K - Other (Shredded, frozen, 10 lb to 40 lb) box, Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a) - Conventional. “Cheddar cheese” is cheese made by the cheddaring process or by another procedure which produces a finished cheese having the same physical and chemical properties as the cheese produced by the cheddar process and is made from cow's milk with or without the addition of coloring matter and with common salt, contains not more than 39 percent of moisture, and in the water-free substance, contains not less than 50 percent of milk fat and conforms to the provisions of §19.500, “Definitions and Standards of Identity for Cheese and Cheese Products.” Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 133.113). Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers.

LB 2,000

Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella. (CID-A-A-20248C) The mozzarella cheese must conform to the following list. Type I, II, III, or IV. Style J - Other (Shredded, individually quick frozen (IQF) - (5 lb to 40 lb) box). Shred size 1,2, or 3. Agricultural practice a. Milk fat range between 30.0 to 45.0 to 60.0 % on a dry basis depending on type. Moisture content range between 45.0 to 60.0 % depending on type. All ingredients must be declared by their common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Type and Style to be determined locally and size noted on bid. Packaging of Primary Container: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers.

LB 2,500

FCI Herlong 2027 1st

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

MILK, BUTTER, MARGARINE

BUTTER, Bulk (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 80 percent by weight of milkfat). U.S.

Grade AA, A, or B. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2621-2627. State case size and pack on bid.

LB 3,000

FCI Herlong 2027 1st

Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total

Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches)Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion

LOCAL SPECIFICATIONS

Juice, Lemon, Reconstituted, must comply with 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 146.114. (CID A- A-20144C, Type I, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid.

EA 50