89--OPTION - Weekly Fresh Fruit and Veggies
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 solic... 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 RFQ15B106190008 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311991 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.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2019-02-19 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Butner, NC 29509 The DOJ BOP Field Offices- FCI BUTNER LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 03/01/2019 - 03/07/2019 LI 001: Apples, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Apples, Fresh, Any Variety, U.S. Extra Fancy, U.S. Fancy, or U.S. No. 1. 80 – 138 case count. State variety and case count on bid., 14575, EA; LI 002: Bananas, 100 Count, 40 lb Case Fruit, Bananas, Fresh, Yellowish to Yellow with Green Tips (Index 3 – 5). Minimum 1 1/8� diameter, Minimum 5.5� long, 40 lb case., 8525, EA; LI 003: Oranges, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Oranges, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 88 - 138 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 6400, EA; LI 004: Grapefruit, 40 lb - 60 Count Case Fruit, Grapefruits, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Red or Ruby Red. 36 – 48 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 1385, EA; LI 005: Celery, Fresh, 35 lb Case Celery, Fresh, U.S. Extra No. 1 or U.S. No. 1. Stalks of celery of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well developed, fairly well formed, well-trimmed, fairly compact, and which are free from blackheart and soft rot and free from damage caused by freezing, growth cracks, horizontal cracks, pithy branches, seed stems, suckers, dirt, doubles, wilting, blight, other disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Stalks shall be green unless specified as fairly well blanched, or mixed blanch. Outer whorl of branches shall be not less than 6 inches. Stalks shall be of such length as to extend from one side, end or bottom of the container to within 1-1/2 inches of the corresponding opposite side, end or top of the container. State case weight on bid., 6, CS; LI 006: Cucumber, Fresh, 45lb Case Cucumbers, Fresh, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Large. At a minimum, cucumbers which are fairly well colored, fairly well formed, not overgrown, and which are fresh, firm, and free from decay, sunscald and from damage caused by scars, yellowing, sunburn, dirt or other foreign materials, freezing, mosaic or other disease, insects, cuts, bruises, mechanical or other means. Large Cucumbers minimum diameter shall be not less than 2 ½� and 6� in length. State case weight on bid., 2, CS; LI 007: Salad Mix, Fresh, 20 lb Case Lettuce, Salad Mix, Fresh, Iceberg or Blends, Chopped Leafy Greens, Ready to Eat, Conventional or Organic. U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. (CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Blend A or B, Style 4, Chop Size A, Purpose i, Agricultural practice A or B. Salad mixes will be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging to enhance shelf life & to retard browning. Nitrogen flush, vacuum, or partial vacuum may be used to drive out excess air. Note type of salad mix & package size on bid. Options: 1. Bag of chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage & shredded carrots (in separate bags from lettuce). Lettuce shall have bright green color and shall be free from odors such as chlorine, ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, & fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce. The lettuce & cabbage shall be crisp, firm, not wilted, flabby, or tough. 2. Blend of one or more types of leafy greens such as Arugula, Baby Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Spinach, or Spring Mix., 92, CS; LI 008: Green Peppers, Fresh, 20 lb Case Peppers, Sweet, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Green. Minimum of mature green sweet peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well shaped, and free from sunscald and decay affecting calyxes and/or walls, decay affecting stems, and free from damage caused by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches and the length of each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches. State case weight on bid., 46, CS; LI 009: Tomato, Fresh, 25 lb Case Tomatoes, Fresh, U.S. No. 1. Large or Extra Large (not less than 2 ½� or more than 3�), Red or Light Red. Tomatoes will be similar varietal characteristics, mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well forms, and fairly smooth, free from decay, freezing injury and sunscald, not damaged by any other cause. State case weight on bid., 35, CS; LI 010: Cilantro Fresh, By the Pound Cilantro (Coriander, Coriander Leaves, or Chinese Parsley), Herb, Fresh. Medium green color, State size of package on bid., 20, LB; LI 011: Green Onion, Fresh, 48 Count Green Onion, Scallion, Fresh, packed 4 dozen bunches per case., 1, CS; LI 012: Leaf Lettuce, 20 lb Case Lettuce Green Leaf fresh, US No 1, CID A-A-20173B, Type I, Green Leaf, Style A, whole head trimmed. lettuce shall be fresh and crisp. Lettuce shall not be bitter in flavor and be free from odors such as chlorine. ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, and fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce., 20, CS; LI 013: Cabbage, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Cabbage, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Green, Large (3 pounds or over), Heads of cabbage of one variety or similar varietal characteristics, which are of reasonable solidity, and are not withered, puffy, or burst and which are free from soft rot, seed stems, and from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Note package weight on bid., 2250, LB; LI 014: Broccoli, Fresh, 30 lb Case Broccoli, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 – 2 ¾’ in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), Spears (3 to 4� in diameter and not to exceed 4 1/2� in length) or Crowns (Not less than 2 1/2 “ or more than 5� in diameter and not less than 2 ½� or more than 5� in length), Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20290A, Style I – Size A, Style II – Size A, or Style III, Agricultural practice 1 or 2). Note style, case count, and case weight on bid., 120, LB; LI 015: Carrots, Fresh, 50lb Bag Carrots, Fresh, Ready to Use, Unpeeled, Whole (1� – 2 ½� in diameter not less than 5� in length). (CID A-A-20191D, Type II, Style A). Whole Carrots shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Standard for Grades of Topped Carrots. Note package weight on bid., 400, LB; LI 016: Onions, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Onions, Bulbs, Fresh (Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter) or Creole, Yellow or White, Whole, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20193C, Type I, II, or III, Color A or B, Style 1, Agricultural Practice A or B). Onions are mature, firm, single bulb, fairly well-shaped and free from splits. Onions shall be a U.S. No. 2 or better Grade of U. S. Standards for Grades of Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions, U.S Standards for Grade of Creole Onions or U.S. Standards for Grade of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole types). State package weight on bid., 2250, LB; LI 017: Sweet Potato, Fresh, 40 lb Case Potatoes, Sweet, Fresh. U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Petite, or U.S. Commercial. Sweet potatoes of one type which are firm, fairly smooth, fa irly clean , fairly well shaped, which are free from freezing injury, internal breakdown, Black Rot, other decay or wet breakdown, and free from damage caused by secondary rootlets, sprouts, cuts, bruises, scars, growth cracks, scurf, Pox (Soil Rot}, or other diseases, wireworms, weevils or other insects, or other means. Diameter shall be not more than 3-1/2 inches and not less than 1 Y. inches .. Maximum weight shall not be more than 20 ounces. Length is not less than 3 inches or more than 9 inches. State package weight on bid., 640, LB; LI 018: Tomato, Cherry, Pint Cherry Tomato fresh, US No 1, Light Red, Well formed, Tomatoes will be clean, mature, not over ripe or soft and free from decay caused by freezing, sun scald or damaged by any other cause., 42, PINT; LI 019: Red Potato, Fresh, Pounds - 50 Pound Bag Potatoes red fresh, US No 1, 50 pound bag or case, round, moderately skinned, potatoes shall be firm, fairly clean, well shaped and free from freezing, black heart, late blight, southern bacterial wilt and ring rot, soft rot and wet breakdown and free from damage caused by any other causes., 5750, LB; LI 020: Cauliflower, Florets, Fresh, 20 Pound Case Cauliflower, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 to 2 ¾� in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), White, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20291A, Style I, Size A, Color 1) Cauliflower shall be bright in color, compact, fresh and firm to the touch and not tough, fibrous, or mushy. Cauliflower shall be prepared from U.S. Commercial Grade or better of the U.S. Standards for Grades of Cauliflower for Processing. 12 count case., 60, LB; LI 021: Pears, Fresh, 100 Count Fruit, Pears, Fresh. U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 90 or 150 count. State variety and case count on bid., 4968, EA; Option 1 Period of Performance: 03/08/2019 - 03/14/2019 LI 001: Apples, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Apples, Fresh, Any Variety, U.S. Extra Fancy, U.S. Fancy, or U.S. No. 1. 80 – 138 case count. State variety and case count on bid., 14575, EA; LI 002: Bananas, 100 Count, 40 lb Case Fruit, Bananas, Fresh, Yellowish to Yellow with Green Tips (Index 3 – 5). Minimum 1 1/8� diameter, Minimum 5.5� long, 40 lb case., 8525, EA; LI 003: Oranges, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Oranges, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 88 - 138 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 6400, EA; LI 004: Grapefruit, 40 lb - 60 Count Case Fruit, Grapefruits, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Red or Ruby Red. 36 – 48 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 1385, EA; LI 005: Celery, Fresh, 35 lb Case Celery, Fresh, U.S. Extra No. 1 or U.S. No. 1. Stalks of celery of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well developed, fairly well formed, well-trimmed, fairly compact, and which are free from blackheart and soft rot and free from damage caused by freezing, growth cracks, horizontal cracks, pithy branches, seed stems, suckers, dirt, doubles, wilting, blight, other disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Stalks shall be green unless specified as fairly well blanched, or mixed blanch. Outer whorl of branches shall be not less than 6 inches. Stalks shall be of such length as to extend from one side, end or bottom of the container to within 1-1/2 inches of the corresponding opposite side, end or top of the container. State case weight on bid., 8, CS; LI 006: Cucumber, Fresh, 45lb Case Cucumbers, Fresh, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Large. At a minimum, cucumbers which are fairly well colored, fairly well formed, not overgrown, and which are fresh, firm, and free from decay, sunscald and from damage caused by scars, yellowing, sunburn, dirt or other foreign materials, freezing, mosaic or other disease, insects, cuts, bruises, mechanical or other means. Large Cucumbers minimum diameter shall be not less than 2 ½� and 6� in length. State case weight on bid., 4, CS; LI 007: Salad Mix, Fresh, 20 lb Case Lettuce, Salad Mix, Fresh, Iceberg or Blends, Chopped Leafy Greens, Ready to Eat, Conventional or Organic. U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. (CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Blend A or B, Style 4, Chop Size A, Purpose i, Agricultural practice A or B. Salad mixes will be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging to enhance shelf life & to retard browning. Nitrogen flush, vacuum, or partial vacuum may be used to drive out excess air. Note type of salad mix & package size on bid. Options: 1. Bag of chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage & shredded carrots (in separate bags from lettuce). Lettuce shall have bright green color and shall be free from odors such as chlorine, ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, & fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce. The lettuce & cabbage shall be crisp, firm, not wilted, flabby, or tough. 2. Blend of one or more types of leafy greens such as Arugula, Baby Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Spinach, or Spring Mix., 92, CS; LI 008: Green Peppers, Fresh, 20 lb Case Peppers, Sweet, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Green. Minimum of mature green sweet peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well shaped, and free from sunscald and decay affecting calyxes and/or walls, decay affecting stems, and free from damage caused by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches and the length of each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches. State case weight on bid., 47, CS; LI 009: Tomato, Fresh, 25 lb Case Tomatoes, Fresh, U.S. No. 1. Large or Extra Large (not less than 2 ½� or more than 3�), Red or Light Red. Tomatoes will be similar varietal characteristics, mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well forms, and fairly smooth, free from decay, freezing injury and sunscald, not damaged by any other cause. State case weight on bid., 21, CS; LI 010: Cilantro Fresh, By the Pound Cilantro (Coriander, Coriander Leaves, or Chinese Parsley), Herb, Fresh. Medium green color, State size of package on bid., 15, LB; LI 011: Leaf Lettuce, 20 lb Case Lettuce Green Leaf fresh, US No 1, CID A-A-20173B, Type I, Green Leaf, Style A, whole head trimmed. lettuce shall be fresh and crisp. Lettuce shall not be bitter in flavor and be free from odors such as chlorine. ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, and fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce., 20, CS; LI 012: Cabbage, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Cabbage, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Green, Large (3 pounds or over), Heads of cabbage of one variety or similar varietal characteristics, which are of reasonable solidity, and are not withered, puffy, or burst and which are free from soft rot, seed stems, and from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Note package weight on bid., 1950, LB; LI 013: Broccoli, Fresh, 30 lb Case Broccoli, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 – 2 ¾’ in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), Spears (3 to 4� in diameter and not to exceed 4 1/2� in length) or Crowns (Not less than 2 1/2 “ or more than 5� in diameter and not less than 2 ½� or more than 5� in length), Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20290A, Style I – Size A, Style II – Size A, or Style III, Agricultural practice 1 or 2). Note style, case count, and case weight on bid., 120, LB; LI 014: Carrots, Fresh, 50lb Bag Carrots, Fresh, Ready to Use, Unpeeled, Whole (1� – 2 ½� in diameter not less than 5� in length). (CID A-A-20191D, Type II, Style A). Whole Carrots shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Standard for Grades of Topped Carrots. Note package weight on bid., 400, LB; LI 015: Onions, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Onions, Bulbs, Fresh (Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter) or Creole, Yellow or White, Whole, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20193C, Type I, II, or III, Color A or B, Style 1, Agricultural Practice A or B). Onions are mature, firm, single bulb, fairly well-shaped and free from splits. Onions shall be a U.S. No. 2 or better Grade of U. S. Standards for Grades of Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions, U.S Standards for Grade of Creole Onions or U.S. Standards for Grade of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole types). State package weight on bid., 2450, LB; LI 016: Sweet Potato, Fresh, 40 lb Case Potatoes, Sweet, Fresh. U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Petite, or U.S. Commercial. Sweet potatoes of one type which are firm, fairly smooth, fa irly clean , fairly well shaped, which are free from freezing injury, internal breakdown, Black Rot, other decay or wet breakdown, and free from damage caused by secondary rootlets, sprouts, cuts, bruises, scars, growth cracks, scurf, Pox (Soil Rot}, or other diseases, wireworms, weevils or other insects, or other means. Diameter shall be not more than 3-1/2 inches and not less than 1 Y. inches .. Maximum weight shall not be more than 20 ounces. Length is not less than 3 inches or more than 9 inches. State package weight on bid., 2630, LB; LI 017: Tomato, Cherry, Pint Cherry Tomato fresh, US No 1, Light Red, Well formed, Tomatoes will be clean, mature, not over ripe or soft and free from decay caused by freezing, sun scald or damaged by any other cause., 42, PINT; LI 018: Red Potato, Fresh, Pounds - 50 Pound Bag Potatoes red fresh, US No 1, 50 pound bag or case, round, moderately skinned, potatoes shall be firm, fairly clean, well shaped and free from freezing, black heart, late blight, southern bacterial wilt and ring rot, soft rot and wet breakdown and free from damage caused by any other causes., 6550, LB; LI 019: Cauliflower, Florets, Fresh, 20 Pound Case Cauliflower, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 to 2 ¾� in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), White, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20291A, Style I, Size A, Color 1) Cauliflower shall be bright in color, compact, fresh and firm to the touch and not tough, fibrous, or mushy. Cauliflower shall be prepared from U.S. Commercial Grade or better of the U.S. Standards for Grades of Cauliflower for Processing. 12 count case., 40, LB; LI 020: Pears, Fresh, 100 Count Fruit, Pears, Fresh. U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 90 or 150 count. State variety and case count on bid., 4968, EA; Option 2 Period of Performance: 03/15/2019 - 03/21/2019 LI 001: Apples, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Apples, Fresh, Any Variety, U.S. Extra Fancy, U.S. Fancy, or U.S. No. 1. 80 – 138 case count. State variety and case count on bid., 14575, EA; LI 002: Bananas, 100 Count, 40 lb Case Fruit, Bananas, Fresh, Yellowish to Yellow with Green Tips (Index 3 – 5). Minimum 1 1/8� diameter, Minimum 5.5� long, 40 lb case., 8525, EA; LI 003: Oranges, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Oranges, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 88 - 138 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 6400, EA; LI 004: Grapefruit, 40 lb - 60 Count Case Fruit, Grapefruits, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Red or Ruby Red. 36 – 48 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 1385, EA; LI 005: Celery, Fresh, 35 lb Case Celery, Fresh, U.S. Extra No. 1 or U.S. No. 1. Stalks of celery of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well developed, fairly well formed, well-trimmed, fairly compact, and which are free from blackheart and soft rot and free from damage caused by freezing, growth cracks, horizontal cracks, pithy branches, seed stems, suckers, dirt, doubles, wilting, blight, other disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Stalks shall be green unless specified as fairly well blanched, or mixed blanch. Outer whorl of branches shall be not less than 6 inches. Stalks shall be of such length as to extend from one side, end or bottom of the container to within 1-1/2 inches of the corresponding opposite side, end or top of the container. State case weight on bid., 6, CS; LI 006: Cucumber, Fresh, 45lb Case Cucumbers, Fresh, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Large. At a minimum, cucumbers which are fairly well colored, fairly well formed, not overgrown, and which are fresh, firm, and free from decay, sunscald and from damage caused by scars, yellowing, sunburn, dirt or other foreign materials, freezing, mosaic or other disease, insects, cuts, bruises, mechanical or other means. Large Cucumbers minimum diameter shall be not less than 2 ½� and 6� in length. State case weight on bid., 10, CS; LI 007: Salad Mix, Fresh, 20 lb Case Lettuce, Salad Mix, Fresh, Iceberg or Blends, Chopped Leafy Greens, Ready to Eat, Conventional or Organic. U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. (CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Blend A or B, Style 4, Chop Size A, Purpose i, Agricultural practice A or B. Salad mixes will be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging to enhance shelf life & to retard browning. Nitrogen flush, vacuum, or partial vacuum may be used to drive out excess air. Note type of salad mix & package size on bid. Options: 1. Bag of chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage & shredded carrots (in separate bags from lettuce). Lettuce shall have bright green color and shall be free from odors such as chlorine, ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, & fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce. The lettuce & cabbage shall be crisp, firm, not wilted, flabby, or tough. 2. Blend of one or more types of leafy greens such as Arugula, Baby Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Spinach, or Spring Mix., 91, CS; LI 008: Green Peppers, Fresh, 20 lb Case Peppers, Sweet, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Green. Minimum of mature green sweet peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well shaped, and free from sunscald and decay affecting calyxes and/or walls, decay affecting stems, and free from damage caused by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches and the length of each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches. State case weight on bid., 49, CS; LI 009: Tomato, Fresh, 25 lb Case Tomatoes, Fresh, U.S. No. 1. Large or Extra Large (not less than 2 ½� or more than 3�), Red or Light Red. Tomatoes will be similar varietal characteristics, mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well forms, and fairly smooth, free from decay, freezing injury and sunscald, not damaged by any other cause. State case weight on bid., 30, CS; LI 010: Cilantro Fresh, By the Pound Cilantro (Coriander, Coriander Leaves, or Chinese Parsley), Herb, Fresh. Medium green color, State size of package on bid., 15, LB; LI 011: Green Onion, Fresh, 48 Count Green Onion, Scallion, Fresh, packed 4 dozen bunches per case., 1, EA; LI 012: Leaf Lettuce, 20 lb Case Lettuce Green Leaf fresh, US No 1, CID A-A-20173B, Type I, Green Leaf, Style A, whole head trimmed. lettuce shall be fresh and crisp. Lettuce shall not be bitter in flavor and be free from odors such as chlorine. ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, and fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce., 16, CS; LI 013: Cabbage, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Cabbage, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Green, Large (3 pounds or over), Heads of cabbage of one variety or similar varietal characteristics, which are of reasonable solidity, and are not withered, puffy, or burst and which are free from soft rot, seed stems, and from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Note package weight on bid., 1250, LB; LI 014: Broccoli, Fresh, 30 lb Case Broccoli, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 – 2 ¾’ in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), Spears (3 to 4� in diameter and not to exceed 4 1/2� in length) or Crowns (Not less than 2 1/2 “ or more than 5� in diameter and not less than 2 ½� or more than 5� in length), Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20290A, Style I – Size A, Style II – Size A, or Style III, Agricultural practice 1 or 2). Note style, case count, and case weight on bid., 120, LB; LI 015: Carrots, Fresh, 50lb Bag Carrots, Fresh, Ready to Use, Unpeeled, Whole (1� – 2 ½� in diameter not less than 5� in length). (CID A-A-20191D, Type II, Style A). Whole Carrots shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Standard for Grades of Topped Carrots. Note package weight on bid., 350, LB; LI 016: Onions, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Onions, Bulbs, Fresh (Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter) or Creole, Yellow or White, Whole, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20193C, Type I, II, or III, Color A or B, Style 1, Agricultural Practice A or B). Onions are mature, firm, single bulb, fairly well-shaped and free from splits. Onions shall be a U.S. No. 2 or better Grade of U. S. Standards for Grades of Bermuda-Granex-Grano Type Onions, U.S Standards for Grade of Creole Onions or U.S. Standards for Grade of Onions (Other Than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole types). State package weight on bid., 2300, LB; LI 017: Sweet Potato, Fresh, 40 lb Case Potatoes, Sweet, Fresh. U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Petite, or U.S. Commercial. Sweet potatoes of one type which are firm, fairly smooth, fa irly clean , fairly well shaped, which are free from freezing injury, internal breakdown, Black Rot, other decay or wet breakdown, and free from damage caused by secondary rootlets, sprouts, cuts, bruises, scars, growth cracks, scurf, Pox (Soil Rot}, or other diseases, wireworms, weevils or other insects, or other means. Diameter shall be not more than 3-1/2 inches and not less than 1 Y. inches .. Maximum weight shall not be more than 20 ounces. Length is not less than 3 inches or more than 9 inches. State package weight on bid., 2630, LB; LI 018: Tomato, Cherry, Pint Cherry Tomato fresh, US No 1, Light Red, Well formed, Tomatoes will be clean, mature, not over ripe or soft and free from decay caused by freezing, sun scald or damaged by any other cause., 42, PINT; LI 019: Red Potato, Fresh, Pounds - 50 Pound Bag Potatoes red fresh, US No 1, 50 pound bag or case, round, moderately skinned, potatoes shall be firm, fairly clean, well shaped and free from freezing, black heart, late blight, southern bacterial wilt and ring rot, soft rot and wet breakdown and free from damage caused by any other causes., 6550, LB; LI 020: Cauliflower, Florets, Fresh, 20 Pound Case Cauliflower, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 to 2 ¾� in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), White, Conventional or Organic. (CID A-A-20291A, Style I, Size A, Color 1) Cauliflower shall be bright in color, compact, fresh and firm to the touch and not tough, fibrous, or mushy. Cauliflower shall be prepared from U.S. Commercial Grade or better of the U.S. Standards for Grades of Cauliflower for Processing. 12 count case., 60, LB; LI 021: Pears, Fresh, 100 Count Fruit, Pears, Fresh. U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 90 or 150 count. State variety and case count on bid., 4968, EA; Option 3 Period of Performance: 03/22/2019 - 03/28/2019 LI 001: Apples, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Apples, Fresh, Any Variety, U.S. Extra Fancy, U.S. Fancy, or U.S. No. 1. 80 – 138 case count. State variety and case count on bid., 14575, EA; LI 002: Bananas, 100 Count, 40 lb Case Fruit, Bananas, Fresh, Yellowish to Yellow with Green Tips (Index 3 – 5). Minimum 1 1/8� diameter, Minimum 5.5� long, 40 lb case., 8525, EA; LI 003: Oranges, Each - 100 Count Case Fruit, Oranges, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Any Variety. 88 - 138 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 6400, EA; LI 004: Grapefruit, 40 lb - 60 Count Case Fruit, Grapefruits, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Red or Ruby Red. 36 – 48 count per case. State variety and case count on bid., 1385, EA; LI 005: Celery, Fresh, 35 lb Case Celery, Fresh, U.S. Extra No. 1 or U.S. No. 1. Stalks of celery of similar varietal characteristics which are fairly well developed, fairly well formed, well-trimmed, fairly compact, and which are free from blackheart and soft rot and free from damage caused by freezing, growth cracks, horizontal cracks, pithy branches, seed stems, suckers, dirt, doubles, wilting, blight, other disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Stalks shall be green unless specified as fairly well blanched, or mixed blanch. Outer whorl of branches shall be not less than 6 inches. Stalks shall be of such length as to extend from one side, end or bottom of the container to within 1-1/2 inches of the corresponding opposite side, end or top of the container. State case weight on bid., 9, CS; LI 006: Cucumber, Fresh, 45lb Case Cucumbers, Fresh, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Extra No. 1, U.S. No. 1 Large. At a minimum, cucumbers which are fairly well colored, fairly well formed, not overgrown, and which are fresh, firm, and free from decay, sunscald and from damage caused by scars, yellowing, sunburn, dirt or other foreign materials, freezing, mosaic or other disease, insects, cuts, bruises, mechanical or other means. Large Cucumbers minimum diameter shall be not less than 2 ½� and 6� in length. State case weight on bid., 7, CS; LI 007: Salad Mix, Fresh, 20 lb Case Lettuce, Salad Mix, Fresh, Iceberg or Blends, Chopped Leafy Greens, Ready to Eat, Conventional or Organic. U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. (CID A-A-20316A, Type of Leafy Green IX, Blend A or B, Style 4, Chop Size A, Purpose i, Agricultural practice A or B. Salad mixes will be packaged using modified atmosphere packaging to enhance shelf life & to retard browning. Nitrogen flush, vacuum, or partial vacuum may be used to drive out excess air. Note type of salad mix & package size on bid. Options: 1. Bag of chopped iceberg lettuce, shredded red cabbage & shredded carrots (in separate bags from lettuce). Lettuce shall have bright green color and shall be free from odors such as chlorine, ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, & fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce. The lettuce & cabbage shall be crisp, firm, not wilted, flabby, or tough. 2. Blend of one or more types of leafy greens such as Arugula, Baby Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg, Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Spinach, or Spring Mix., 92, CS; LI 008: Green Peppers, Fresh, 20 lb Case Peppers, Sweet, Fresh, U.S. Fancy or U.S. No. 1. Green. Minimum of mature green sweet peppers of similar varietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well shaped, and free from sunscald and decay affecting calyxes and/or walls, decay affecting stems, and free from damage caused by freezing injury, hail, scars, sunburn, disease, insects, mechanical or other means. Each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches and the length of each pepper shall be not less than 2-1/2 inches. State case weight on bid., 41, CS; LI 009: Tomato, Fresh, 25 lb Case Tomatoes, Fresh, U.S. No. 1. Large or Extra Large (not less than 2 ½� or more than 3�), Red or Light Red. Tomatoes will be similar varietal characteristics, mature, not overripe or soft, clean, well developed, fairly well forms, and fairly smooth, free from decay, freezing injury and sunscald, not damaged by any other cause. State case weight on bid., 37, CS; LI 010: Cilantro Fresh, By the Pound Cilantro (Coriander, Coriander Leaves, or Chinese Parsley), Herb, Fresh. Medium green color, State size of package on bid., 24, LB; LI 011: Leaf Lettuce, 20 lb Case Lettuce Green Leaf fresh, US No 1, CID A-A-20173B, Type I, Green Leaf, Style A, whole head trimmed. lettuce shall be fresh and crisp. Lettuce shall not be bitter in flavor and be free from odors such as chlorine. ammonia, musty/moldy, sour, and fermented smells and other odors not typical of fresh lettuce., 27, CS; LI 012: Cabbage, Fresh, 50 lb Bag Cabbage, Fresh, U.S. No. 1 Green, Large (3 pounds or over), Heads of cabbage of one variety or similar varietal characteristics, which are of reasonable solidity, and are not withered, puffy, or burst and which are free from soft rot, seed stems, and from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. Note package weight on bid., 1550, LB; LI 013: Broccoli, Fresh, 30 lb Case Broccoli, Fresh Cut, Ready to Eat, Florets (3/4 – 2 ¾’ in diameter and ¾ to 2 ¾� in length), Spears (3 to 4� in diameter and not to exceed 4 1/2� in length) or Crowns (Not less than 2 1/2 “ or more than 5� in diamet...
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