SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS
PREPARED SALADS, FRESH
1. INSPECTION: All fresh prepared salad products made of meat and
poultry must be processed or manufactured in plants operated
under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program of the Food Safety
and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or
under an inspection program approved by that agency. The
official inspection legend and plant number must appear on all
shipping containers and/or individually packaged meat and poultry
salads. All other fresh prepared salads must be processed or
manufactured in plants operated in compliance with the
Pennsylvania General Food Law (Act 121, Act of May 13, 1909 as
amended September 1, 1967). Upon demand, all manufacturing
plants must provide proof of passing annual inspection.
2. LABELING: Shipping containers and/or individually packaged items
shall be labeled, printed or stenciled with product
identification, name and location of packer or distributor, net
weight, appropriate ingredient statement and date of expiration.
3. DELIVERY TIME LIMITATIONS: Fresh prepared salads shall have
shelf life of 14 days minimum from time of delivery. Failure to
deliver as specified will result in implementation of surcharge
procedures and/or cause of rejection, unless prior approval for
delivery date change is granted by the Director of Dietetic
Services.
4. PRODUCT CONDITION AT DELIVERY: Salads shall be held in properly
refrigerated rooms and transported in refrigerated trucks to
assure excellent condition at time of delivery. Internal
temperature at time of delivery shall be 35°-36°F. Salad items
shall show no signs of leaking or mishandling at time of
delivery.
5. CONTENTS: Salads shall contain only those ingredients specified.
Federally approved colorings, and preservatives, except sulfites,
may be used when necessary. (The use of sulfites is prohibited.)
All eggs used in salads shall have been from product that was
rated salmonella negative according to USDA methods of analysis
and/or a product that bore the USDA inspection seal. New vendors
who distribute salads other than brands previously approved by
each facility shall submit product information and taste sample
to the director of dietary services prior to awarding the bid.
6. CANCELLATION CLAUSE: Quantities listed are estimates only and
may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual
requirements of the facility. With notification ten days prior
to delivery, the facility reserves the right to cancel any
quantity of the order and agrees to pay the vendor only for
products actually accepted by the Department.
7. DELIVERY DATES: Delivery must be made on dates as specified in
contract. Noncompliance will be cause for rejection, unless
prior approval for change is granted by the Director of Dietetic
Services.
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8. PACKAGING: Products shall be packaged in sealed plastic tubs,
corrugated cardboard carton with polylined, waxed carton or non-
returnable tin with polyliner. Packed in 5, 10, or 30 lbs.
container.
9. ADDITIVES: The use of sulfites is prohibited. However, other
FDA approved preservatives may be used on prepared fresh fruits
and vegetables as necessary. Preservatives used must be listed
on the product label.
10. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES – The vendor assumes responsibility over
products supplied under the contract. This includes the
provision of properly labeled and identified products.
Alterations to brands and codes must be brought to the attention
of the Dietary Management Service Specialist as soon as possible.
When pack size changes from stated/current pack (for approved
brands); award will be made on cost/unit. Vendor must specify
new pack size, count and weight/case. It is the responsibility
of the distributor/bidder to forward this information on pack
changes to the Dietary Management Service Specialist (See
Acceptable Brands section of Special Instructions and
Conditions). Failure to forward information regarding changes
may result in removal of products from the acceptable brand list.
11. MANUFACTURER PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEETS: Distributors will be
required to supply Manufacturer Product Information Sheets to
those facilities participating in the National School Lunch
Program/ School Breakfast Program. This information must be
provided upon the initial delivery and/or upon request by each
participating facility.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED SALADS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
OPENING
DATE:
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY. UNIT UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#1
CARROT & RAISIN SALAD – Shredded carrots,
LB
raisins, pineapple, mayonnaise/salad dressing
and appropriate seasonings in proper proportion.
Packed in 5 lb. or 15 lb. containers.
(Buyer to specify container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#2
CABBAGE SALW – Style: finely chopped or
LB
shredded. Cabbage, mayonnaise/salad dressing,
condiments, other vegetables and appropriate
seasonings in proper proportions. Packed in
5 lb. or 15 lb. containers. This product
may bid with and without government donated
commidities. (Buyer to specify style and
container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#3
PICKLED (PEPPER) CABBAGE – Style:
LB
finely chopped or shredded. Cabbage, peppers,
and other vegetables, vinegar and appropriate
seasonings in proper proportions. Packed
in 5 lb. or 15 lb. containers. (Buyer to
specify style and container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#4
VEGETABLE (HEALTH) SALAD – chopped and
LB
shredded vegetables, such as, but not limited to
cabbage, cucumbers, onions, carrots and appropriate
seasonings in proper proportions. Packed in 5 lb.
or 15 lb. containers. (Buyer to specify container
size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED SALADS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
OPENING
DATE:
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY. UNIT UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#5
CITRUS SALAD – orange sections, grapefruit
LB
sections and pineapple chunks in syrup. Packed
in 14 lb. cans, 2 per case or 1 gallon containers,
4 per case. (Buyer to specify container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#6
CREAMED CUCUMBER SALAD – Made from
LB
sliced cucumbers, onions, mayonnaise/salad
dressing, condiments, dairy products, water and
appropriate seasonings in proper proportions.
Packed in 5 lb. or 15 lb. container. (Buyer
to specify container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#7
MACARONI SALAD – Mustard style. Made
LB
from cooked enriched thin wall elbow macaroni,
salad dressing, vegetables, condiments including
mustard and seasonings in proper proportions.
Packed in 5 lb. or 15 lb. containers.
(Buyer to specify container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#8
MACARONI SALAD – Regular style. Made from cooked
LB
enriched thin wall elbow macaroni, mayonnaise/salad
dressing, vegetables and condiments, milk, flour, eggs
and seasonings in proper proportions. Packed in 5 lb.,
15 lb. or 30 lb. containers. (Buyer to specify
container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
COMMODITY CLASS
PREPARED SALADS, FRESH
NAME OF FACILITY
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY
OPENING
DATE:
PROPOSAL NUMBER
QTY. UNIT UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
#9
PASTA SALAD – Style: Rotelli or spaghetti
LB
(Maximum 5”). Type: plain, spinach or mixed.
Consisting of enriched pasta, vegetables, oil
dressing and seasonings in proper proportions.
Packed in 5 lb., 15 lb. or 30 lb. containers.
(Buyer to specify style, type and container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#10
POTATO SALAD – Mustard style. Made
LB
from U.S. No. 1 cubed potatoes, salad dressing,
other vegetables, condiments including mustard
and seasonings in proper proportions. Packed
in 5 lb., 15 lb. or 30 lb. containers. (Buyer
to specify size of container.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#11
POTATO SALAD – Regular style. Made of U.S.
LB
No. 1 cubed potatoes, salad dressing/mayonnaise,
vegetables, milk, eggs, flour, condiments and
seasonings in proper proportions. Packed in 5 lb.,
15 lb. or 30 lb. containers. (Buyer to specify
size of container.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
#12
RICE PUDDING – Style: With or without raisins.
LB
Cooked rice, eggs, milk, sugar and appropriate
seasonings in proper proportions. Packed in 5 lb.,
15 lb. containers. (Buyer to specify style
and container size.)
DELIVERY DATES
LBS./DELIVERY
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