5000 Omhsas Cssh Produce Jan March 2027

Supplier to provide Produce Products for the Third Quarter January-March 2027.

Prepared Vegetables, Fresh

• **Inspection:** All prepared fresh vegetables must be processed 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 processing plants must provide proof of passing annual inspection.
• **Labeling:** Shipping containers and individually packaged items shall be labeled, printed or stenciled with product identification, name and location of processor, net weight, date of processing, and additives.
• **Delivery time limitations:** Prepared fresh vegetables shall have a shelf life of at least 7 days from date of processing, and shall be delivered within 2 days after processing.
• **Packaging:** Product shall be packaged in vacuum packed plastic bags, bags packed in master cartons or cases.
• **Product condition at delivery:** Prepared fresh vegetables must be held in properly refrigerated areas and transported in refrigerated trucks held at 32 - 36 F to assure excellent condition at time of delivery.
• **Quantity:** Quantities listed are estimates only and may be increased or decreased in accordance with the actual requirements of the facility.
• **Delivery dates:** Delivery must be made on dates as specified in contract.
• **Additives:** The use of sulfites is prohibited.

Commodity listings

• Prepared vegetables, fresh: broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, head lettuce, onions, sweet pepper, potatoes, radishes, mixed salad greens.
• Fruits and vegetables, fresh: apples, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupes, cranberries, grapefruit, grapes, honeydews, lemons, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, tangerines, watermelons, cabbage, carrots, celery, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, head lettuce, onions, parsley, sweet peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, tomatoes.

Failure to deliver as specified will result in implementation of surcharge procedures and/or rejection, unless prior approval for delivery date change is granted by the director of dietary services.

Vendors shall obtain prior approval for any schedule changes from the Director of Dietary Services or delivery may be rejected.

If random visual inspection of product for quality indicates that product does not meet specifications, all or part of shipment will be rejected.

With notification five days prior to delivery, the facility reserves the right to cancel any quantity of the order and agree to pay the vendor only for products actually accepted by the Department.

The *Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements* form (State of Manufacture chart) **must be completed and returned with the bid**. These requirements do not apply to bids under $10,000.00.

Contractors must certify compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws using the *Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form*.