SAMDaily.us | PRESOL | 89 | FDC Miami FY21 - 2nd Qtr Food

SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 19, 2020 SAM #6930
SOLICITATION NOTICE

89 -- FDC Miami FY21 - 2nd Qtr Food

Notice Date: 11/17/2020 9:02:47 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 311999 — All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Contracting Office: FDC MIAMI MIAMI FL 33101 USA
ZIP Code: 33101
Solicitation Number: 15B31021Q23001
Response Due: 12/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 06/02/2021
Point of Contact: Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
E-Mail Address: marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
(marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com)
Small Business Set-Aside: SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Awardee: null
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 15B31021Q23001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2020-12-04 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Miami, FL 33132 The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Beans, Kidney or Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class C, D, E, or I, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 002: Beans, Garbanzo (Chick Peas), Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID AA-20134C, Type I or IV, Class E or J, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 003: Beans, Black Eyed Peas, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type 1, Class F, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 004: Beans, Pintos, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I or IV, Class B, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 005: Beans, Great Northern, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I, Class C, Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 006: Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134C, Type I, Class K or Type IV, Class A; Style 1). 6/#10 cans per case, 112, CS; LI 007: Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains. (CID A-A-20000D, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition A). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid. NON SWEET, 40LB CASE BRAN KOSHER, 5000, LB; LI 008: Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Any type, any style, and any grain composition. (CID A-A-20000D, Any Type, Any Class, Any Grain Composition). Bulk package range 12 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight and type of cereal on bid. NON SWEET, 40 LB CASE ( CHERRIOS) KOSHER,SWEET CEREAL, 40LB CASE, 10000, LB; LI 009: Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohydrates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of: � in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less than 65%; � in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less than 90%; � in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more. The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging. Product will not contain any animal by products or ingredients., 500, LB; LI 010: Soy Protein Products (SPP),Chicken Flavor, Chunks. Soy Protein Products (SPP) covered by this specification are food products produced by the reduction or removal from soybeans of certain of the major non-protein constituents (water, oil, carbohydrates) in a manner to achieve a protein content of: � in the case of soy protein flour (SPF) 50% or more and less than 65%; � in the case of soy protein concentrate (SPC) 65% or more and less than 90%; � in the case of soy protein isolate (SPI) 90% or more. The protein content is calculated on a dry weight basis excluding added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and food additives. Product comes dehydrated, in bulk packaging, with chunks averaging from �� to 1� in size. Product will not contain any animal ingredients, 500, LB; LI 011: Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable. 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. 12 PINTS CONTAINERS PER CASE, 25, CS; LI 012: Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036C, Type I). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case., 75, CS; LI 013: Syrup, Table, Regular or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124D, Type IV, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E.) Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case. MAPLE SYRUP, THICK, 4/1 GALLAON CASE, 25, CS; LI 014: Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, or Bake and Serve. (Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify item, size case count, and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds., 109000, EA; LI 015: Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid. 144 CT CASE, 100, EA; LI 016: French Toast, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 3, Flavor A, B, C, or D, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid, 25000, EA; LI 017: Pancake, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 2, Any Flavor, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid., 25000, EA; LI 018: 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, 168, CS; LI 019: Vegetable, Beans, Wax, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), 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 or pouches per case. State can or pouch on bid., 336, CS; LI 020: Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, 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, 112, CS; LI 021: 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, 336, CS; LI 022: 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, 336, CS; LI 023: Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, green beans, peas, corn, and lima beans), Canned, With Salt, Without Salt, No Sald Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120E, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E). 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, 224, CS; LI 024: Vegetable, Peas and Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Double Diced, or Strips. Peas not less than 50% of drained product and Carrots not less than 25% of drained weight. Minimum drain weight 70 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B or U.S. Extra Standard. 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., 224, CS; LI 025: 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 cas. State can or pouch on bid, 224, CS; LI 026: Vegetable, Potatoes, (TATER TOTS). Preformed, Precooked, Frozen, Institutional type, Round, Crosssectional dimension 3/4 to 1"" diameter. Length 1 to 1 1/2 inch, 47 - 54 units per pound. Unseasoned, seasoned with spices, or seasoned with spices and salt. (CID A-A-20038C, Pack Type II, Style A, Cross Sectional Dimension 1, Length i, Count A, Seasoning 2, 3, or 5. Cooking Method A). Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed and packed in the United State or Canada., 10000, LB; LI 027: Fruit, Apples, Siced or Diced, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy. Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case, 336, CS; LI 028: Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Canned, U.S. Grade A, B, C, or U.S. Fancy, Standard of Identity contained in 21 CFR 27.40 and 27.43. Proportion of Fruit ingredients shall contain Peaches (30%), Pears (25%), Grapes (6%), Pineapple (6%), and Cherries (2%). Packed in light syrup, lightly sweetened fruit juice and water, lightly sweetened fruit juice, slightly sweetened water, extra light syrup, slightly sweetened fruit juice and water, slightly sweetened fruit juice, or in water. 6/#10 cans per case, 336, CS; LI 029: Tuna, Can or Flexible Pouch, Chunk, Light or White (Albacore), Packed in Water, Salt/Sodium Level Regular, No Sald Added, Very Low Sodium, or Low Sodium. (CID A-A-20155D, Type A or B, Form I, Color A or B, Packing Media 1, Salt/Sodium Level A, B, C, or D). Sodium content will not exceed 1.5% salt. Tuna can be a product of the U.S. or other Foreign Country that meets the requirements of 21 CFR 123.12. Product may contain soy and/or vegetable broth. Quote must specify size and packing of case and if quoting on cans or pouches. 6/ #10 COUNT CASE, 100, CS; LI 030: Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a fine 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. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. 50LB BAG - 50lb bag increments., 1000, LB; LI 031: Soup Base, Bouillon, Beef Flavor, Low or Reduced Sodium, Powdered, No added monosodium glutamate. (CID A-A-20202B, Type I, Class 2 or 3, Style A, Flavor Enhancer A). Maximum moisture percent by weight is 3.5. Maximum total fat percent by weight is 15%. Maximum of 140 mg of sodium per 8 oz. of finished product, Finished product must be completely soluble in boiling water when prepared according to the label instructions, Single yield: The one (1) lb. of powdered finished product must dilute to a final volume of not less than five (5) gallons (5.67 grams makes an 8 oz. cup serving size) (Double yield -1 lb = 10> gal) (triple yield -1 lb = 15> gallon), Yield must be marked on container, All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. Quote must include cost for finished 10 gallons of broth. 25LB TO 50LB BAG OR CASE, 1000, LB; LI 032: Soup Base, Bouillon, Chicken Flavor, Low or Reduced Sodium, Powdered, No added monosodium glutamate. (CID A-A-20202B, Type II, Class 2 or 3, Style A, Flavor Enhancer A). Maximum moisture percent by weight is 3.5. Maximum total fat percent by weight is 15%. Maximum of 140 mg of sodium per 8 oz. of finished product, Finished product must be completely soluble in boiling water when prepared according to the label instructions, Single yield: The one (1) lb. of powdered finished product must dilute to a final volume of not less than five (5) gallons (5.67 grams makes an 8 oz. cup serving size) (Double yield -1 lb = 10> gal) (triple yield -1 lb = 15> gallon), Yield must be marked on container, All delivered product must be labeled with ingredients. Quote must include cost for finished 10 gallons of broth. Specify case weight on bid., 1000, LB; LI 033: Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck), IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item, 8000, LB; LI 034: Meats, Beef for Stewing, Raw, IMPS 135A, diced pieces must be sized - not less than a 3/4"" cube or not more than a 1 1/2"" cube and no individual surface must be more than 2.5 inches in length, the fat thickness of the surface and or seam fat must not exceed 1/4 inch at any point. Product to be packed in 10 to 40 lb cases. Delivered Frozen. VEAL is not a substitute for this specifications, 8000, LB; LI 035: Meats, Fish, Alaska Pollock, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) (Meets the requirements of U.S. Grade A [Portions � 65 percent by weight of fish flesh; all other fishery product types � 60 percent by weight of fish flesh]), Crumb Coated Breading, Unflavored. (CID A-A-20325, Fish Species I, II, or III, Style A, Type 2, Oven Ready Weight (a � d), Shape (1-3), Fried Fish Type (b), Composition (a), Coating (1). All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement on the label 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, 5000, LB; LI 036: Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A. �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 19.500). Manufacturer�s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers, 2500, LB; LI 037: Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, and Lite Mozzarella. As specified in the USDA Quality Specifications for Mozzarella Cheeses. The Cheeses may be in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced forms. Milk fat ranging from not less than 45% on dry basis to 10.8% depending on type. Moisture content ranging from more than 45% to not more than 60% depending on type. Each of the ingredients used in the food shall be declared on the label. Manufacturer�s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse). Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers., 2500, LB; LI 038: Eggs, Pasteurized, Homogenized Whole, Frozen, 30 pound case. One case yields 270 large whole egg, 300, CS; LI 039: MEATBALLS, TURKEY, PRE COOKED, 5000, LB; LI 040: BISCUITS, THAW AND SERVE 144 COUNT CASE, 200, CS; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI intends to document bids online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document pricing. Offerers may submit bids during the specified period of time. DOJ BOP Field Offices- FDC MIAMI is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com.Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process.Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. As defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, the terms �offer� and �offeror� refer to a response to a solicitation that, if accepted, would bind the submitter to perform the resultant contract. The terms �bid� and �bidder� refer to an offer submitted in response to an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The term �proposal� refers to an offer submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The terms �quotation,� �quote,� and �quoter� refer to a non-binding submission in response to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) which is not an offer. Unless the Buyer indicates otherwise within a particular line item description, each Seller shall include in its online Bid/Proposal/Quotation individual pricing for all required line items in order to be considered for award (i.e., Do not use the ?Included in another line item? function when pricing each line item). If a line item cannot be separately priced, you must notify the buyer through the FedBid ?Submit a Question? feature regarding which line item(s) should be included in which other line item(s) and request reposting. Failure to comply with this term may result in the Bid/Proposal/Quotation being determined to be unacceptable. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or ""gray market"" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid/Offer MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy, unless otherwise indicated. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Q&A -Please submit all questions by using the 'Submit a Question' button. This buy will then be reposted with Q&A based on the questions that come in (if applicable). The Contracting Officer will indicate elsewhere in this Buy as to whether responses will be evaluated for award based either upon (a) price and pricing factors only (Bids/Quotes) or (b) price and other factors (Proposals/Quotes). All Bids/Proposals/Quotations must conform to the listed specifications or the Statement of Work. If award criteria are based upon (b) price and other factors, the Contracting Officer shall clearly indicate the criteria to be applied elsewhere in this Buy. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Bidder/Offeror/Quoter must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this Buy. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com. For Exact Match Only Commodity Buys- NO SUBSTITUTIONS, EXACT MATCH ONLY. The Bidder/Offeror/Quoter may not substitute any item/service listed on this order without prior written approval from the BOP Contracting Officer. No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturer, quantity, delivery dates, or any other specifications of this Buy. Items/services that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in this Buy will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the contractor's expense. For all buys other than Exact Match Sellers MUST document what they are bidding for evaluation for award. Sellers must include, extended specs and/or manufacturer name and part numbers (if applicable). Failure to do this may result in non-consideration of the Bid/Proposal/Quotation. This information is REQUIRED in order for a seller�s Bid/Proposal/Quotation to be evaluated for award. FAR 52.211-6. A complete delivery of all awarded items is expected no later than January 15th. Deliveries will be made Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 1:30pm. Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted. Contractor failure to meet delivery schedules without and 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. Upon delivery, All items must be conveyed to the tail of the truck. Failure to do so, will be subject to refusal of acceptance, thus cancellation. NOTE: Delivery schedules must be pre-arranged with the receiving warehouse. Warehouse Phone: 305-982-1043. 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 National Menu Specifications. Food Service contractors have the responsibility of understanding these specifications. Contractors must obtain a copy of the National Menu 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. 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. 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: 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. 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. Notice to vendors � This Opportunity is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per line item pricing. Vendors will submit pricing only on line items that they want to be considered for award. All line items that the vendor will not provide must include a description indicating that they are not providing pricing (i.e., n/a, not providing line item, no pricing, no bid). Additionally, all line items that will not be provided must use the �Included in line item� feature to allow a no bid on that line item. Please bid on the entire amount requested in the line item description. All items must delivered no later than 01/15/2021.
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