SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BREAD, ROLLS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, FRESH
1. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS: Bread – Each loaf should have a firm
and tender brown colored crust (except Italian) have a fine and
even grain and impart a pleasing flavor and aroma. Rolls and
English Muffins – After cooling, each baked unit should weigh
less than one-half pound. The individual rolls, except English
Muffins, should have a firm and tender crust (except that hard
rolls will have a typical firm crisp crust) and have a fine and
even grain, impart a pleasing flavor and aroma, and be of the
weight, size, shape, and variety specified. For English Muffins,
the individual roll shall be round and approximately 1” in
height, and approximately 4” in diameter, griddled on top and
bottom, and the weight, size, shape, and variety specified. The
rolls should have a firm but tender crust, a porous, slightly
chewy texture and a bland to slightly sour flavor. The delivered
product shall not be crushed or damaged. Fresh bread, including
individual slices, shall not be more than 48 hours old upon
arrival at receiving point, except whole wheat and rye, which may
not be more than 72 hours old. The volume of the bread should
contribute to a pleasing appearance.
2. LABELING: Wrappers shall identify the type of product,
ingredients, net weight, and name of bakery. The bakery must be
registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and
must meet the Department’s standards for bakeries and bakery
products. Date and day of production must be clearly marked on
label or by color-coded tie code (code to be supplied by vendor)
on each package.
3. PACKAGING: The products shall be packaged in accordance with
commercial practice. The package shall afford adequate
protection against deterioration and physical damage during
shipment.
4. PRODUCT CONDITION AT DELIVERY: Bread, rolls and related products
must be properly packaged and delivered in clean, sound, standard
cartons or trays. Vendor shall indicate if cartons and trays are
returnable and if so, they are to be identified for return to
vendor. The returnable containers shall be stored by the using
agency in a location easily accessible to the vendor and shall be
removed by the vendor on or before the next delivery. Product
shall maintain freshness for a minimum of 5 days from date of
delivery.
5. QUANTITIES: Quantities listed are estimates only and may be
increased or decreased in accordance with the actual
requirements of the facility. The facility may cancel any
quantity of an order by providing notice at least 5 days prior
to a scheduled delivery date, and will only pay the vendor for
products actually accepted by the Department.
6. DELIVERY DATES: Delivery must be made on dates as specified in
the contract. Vendors shall obtain prior approval for any
schedule changes from the Director of Dietary Services or
delivery may be rejected.
7. AMOUNTS & PAYMENT OF COMMODITIES:
Vendor shall indicate at the time of delivery any discrepancies
between actual net weight or count and the contracted amount and
record the discrepancy on the delivery slips. Vendor agrees that
the Commonwealth will accept and pay only for actual net weight
or count determined at the time of delivery.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
COMMODITY CLASS
BREAD, ROLLS AND RELATED
PRODUCTS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
DATE:
PROPOSAL NUMBE
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UNIT
PRICE
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1. Bread, White enriched – square top, sliced loaves –
Prepared from enriched wheat flour, water, salt,
yeast and optional ingredients. The product shall
contain enrichment ingredients necessary to meet
requirements of FDA standard of identity for enriched
bread. Minimum 20 oz. net weight with not more than 24
usable slices; polyfilm bags with sealed or tied tops.
Lvs.
2. Bread, Rye – seedless, square top, sliced loaves –
Lvs.
Prepared from hard wheat flour, water, salt, yeast
soybean and/or canola oil, high fructose
corn syrup and, if desired, optional ingredients.
Not less than 10% no more than 40% of rye flour shall
constitute the total farinaceous ingredients. Minimum
16 oz. net weight, not more than 18 usable slices/16 oz loaf; not
more than 26 usable slices/24 oz. loaf; polyfilm bags with
sealed or tied tops.
3. Bread, Whole Wheat – round top, sliced loaves –
100% whole wheat loaf shall be prepared from whole
wheat flour (no refined or bleached flour), water, salt,
yeast and optional ingredients. Minimum 2g dietary
fiber/slice. Minimum 22 oz. net weight, 22-26 usable
slices; polyfilm bags with sealed or tied tops.
Lvs.
4. BREAD, CINNAMON/RAISIN - Round top, sliced loaves.
Lvs.
Loaf shall be prepared from wheat flour, water,
salt, yeast, cinnamon, raisins, and other ingredients,
if desired. Min. 15 oz. net weight and minimum 14 usable slices;
polyfilm bags with tops tied.
5. BREAD, ITALIAN - Round top, sliced loaves. Loaf shall
be prepared from wheat flour, water, salt, yeast,
soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, and
optional ingredients, if desired. Min. 20 oz. net weight;
minimum 15 usable slices; polyfilm bags with topes tied.
Lvs.
6. BREAD, CUBES FOR FILLING/STUFFING - Prepared from white
bread, enriched. Approx. ½” cubes. Packed in 5 lb. units.
Lbs.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
COMMODITY CLASS
BREAD, ROLLS AND RELATED
PRODUCTS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
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7
ROLLS, HAMBURGER - Sliced, seedless. White.
Dz
Enriched, soft pan baked, shall be prepared from
enriched wheat flour, water, salt, yeast and
optional ingredients if desired, and baked as round
shaped rolls, in pans, which are crusted on all surfaces
except the surface of rolls which contact each other
during baking. Rolls to be hinged or slab sliced;
separate pieces are not acceptable. Min. diam. 3 ½”
packaged in polyfilm bags, tops sealed or tied, 8-16 rolls
per package.
7A
ROLLS, HAMBURGER –Sliced, seedless. Whole wheat or
Dz
multi-grain. Enriched, soft, pan baked, shall be
prepared from enriched wheat flour, water,
salt, yeast and option ingredients if desired,
and baked as round shaped rolls, in pans, which
are crusted on all surfaces except the surface of
rolls which contact each other during baking.
Min diam. 3 ½”. Packed: 8-16 rolls per package;
polyfilm bags, tops sealed or tied.
8
ROLLS, FRANKFURTER - Sliced. White. Enriched, soft,
Pack
pan baked, prepared from enriched wheat flour,
water, salt, yeast and optional ingredients, if desired,
and baked as elongated rolls, having straight sides
and rounded ends which are crusted on all surfaces
except the contact areas along the side walls. Min.
length 5½” and minimum 16/pack. Packed in polyfilm
bags, tops sealed or tied.
9
ROLLS, HARD, Kaiser type. Seedless, round – Sliced.
Dz
Prepared from enriched wheat flour, water, salt
and optional ingredients. Product shall have a golden
brown crust with a white interior. Max. diam. 3 ½”-4”;
minimum 12/pack. Packaged in polyfilm bags, tops
sealed or tied.
10
ROLLS, DINNER - Soft-Type: Pan. Pull apart. Enriched.
Dz
Approx. .8 oz. ea. Packaged in polyfilm bags, tops
sealed or tied. Does not meet NSLP requirement for bread.
10A
ROLLS, DINNER - Soft - Type: Split-top/snowflake:
Dz
Enriched. Approx. 1 oz. ea. Sealed packages containing
12-16 ea.(meets NSLP requirements)(Please specify white or
100% whole grain white wheat).
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
8/14
DATE:
COMMODITY CLASS
BREAD, ROLLS AND RELATED
PRODUCTS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
PROPOSAL NUMBE
QTY. UNIT
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
11
STEAK ROLL - 6” in length, Sliced, Unseeded. – Min.
Dz
weight 2 oz. ea.; packaged in polyfilm bags,
tops sealed or tied. Packaged 6/bag.
11A
HOAGIE/SUB ROLLS - 8” in length, Sliced – Min.
Dz
weight 2.5 oz. ea. Packed in polyfilm bags, tops
sealed or tied. Packaged 6/bag.
12
MUFFINS, ENGLISH-WHITE – Sliced/Split – Approx.
Dz
weight 2 oz each. 12 per pack. Packed in polyfilm
bags, tops sealed or tied.
13
HOT DOG ROLLS, WHEAT- Sliced. Approx. weight 1.75 oz.
Dz
each. 8-16 per pack. Packed in polyfilm bags, tops sealed
or tied. Minimum 2 gms fiber/roll.
14
KAISER ROLL, 4 IN. WHOLE GRAIN- Sliced. Approx. weight
Dz
2 oz. Each. 12/pack. Packed in polyfilm bags, tops
sealed or tied. Minimum 3 gms fiber/roll.
15
DINNER ROLL, WHEAT BREAKAWAY- Minimum weight 1.16 oz.
Dz
each. 12/pack. Packed in polyfilm bags, tops sealed or
tied. Minimum 1 gm fiber/roll.
16
STEAK ROLLS, WHEAT- Sliced. Approx. weight 2.66 oz.
Dz
each. 6-12/pack. Packed in polyfilm bags, tops sealed
or tied. Minimum 3 gms fiber/roll.
17
ENGLISH MUFFINS, 100% WHOLE WHEAT- Sliced/Split.
Pack
Approx. weight 2.16 oz. each. 6/pack. Packed in polyfilm
bags, tops sealed or tied. Minimum 4 gms fiber each muffin.
18
SAUSAGE ROLLS, WHOLE GRAIN- Sliced. Approx.
Pack
weight 2 oz. each. 6/pack. Packed in polyfilm bags,
tops sealed or tied. Minimum 3 gms fiber/roll.
DELIVERIES TO BE COORDINATED BETWEEN FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR AND VENDOR
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