COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
COMMODITY LISTINGS FOR LOCAL PURCHASE PROPOSAL
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
1. ASPARAGUS, CUTS & TIPS - Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S.
Fancy. 1” length, maximum diameter ½ “
w/minimum 20% tips, possesses similar varietal
characteristics, good flavor, good color, tender
and practically free from defects.
Latest season’s pack. 6/2.5# or 6/2#
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Simplot
Sysco Imperial
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
2. BABY LIMA BEANS - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Thin
seeded, not less than 93% by count,
are green and not more than 7% by count
may be lighter in color: provided that
not more than 1%, by count of all the
lima beans are white, or not less than
97%, by count, of the lima beans are green
and not more than 3%, by count, may be
lighter in color or white lima beans.
Possesses similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2.5# or 12/2#
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Honor Foods-Inn Brand
Hanover
John Cope's
Simplot
Sysco
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Nonpareil/Regal, 152700, 12/2.5#
Fine-Line, 51080, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
3. GREEN BEANS, CUT, BLUELAKE VARIETY - Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A. 1”-1 ½”
length or short cuts - ½” to ¾” in length
possesses similar varietal characteristics,
good color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack. 4/5#;or
12/2, 12/2.5#. Buyer to specify style.
Acceptable Brands:
Honor Foods-Inn Brand
Hanover
Shaw
Simplot - Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
John Cope’s
Sysco
Nonpareil/Regal, 152900, 12/2#
Fine-Line, 51122, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
3A GREEN BEANS, FRENCH CUT - Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Sliced
lengthwise, 5/16” sieve size. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5# Box.
Acceptable Brands:
Honor Foods-Inn Brand
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
Simplot – Classic
Sysco – Classic
Reinhart Foodservice- Markon
Fine-Line, 51061, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
4. ITALIAN BEANS - ROMANO – Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Tender
green, 1 ½” length, possesses similar
varietal characteristics, good flavor,
good color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2#; 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Simplot - Classic
Reinhart Foodservice - Markon
Sysco – Classic
Flav-R-Pak
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Fine-Line, 51070, 12/2#
Nonpareil/Regal, 152800, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
5. WAX BEANS - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade A. Pale yellow
and golden, 1” length, possesses
similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender
and practically free from defects.
Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Simplot- Classic
Sysco – Classic
Reinhart Foodservice - Markon
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Flav-R-Pak
Nonpareil/Regal, 153100, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
6. BROCCOLI, CHOPPED – Quality lbs.
equavilent to U.S. Grade A. ½”
pieces, 30% heads, 15% max leaf,
possesses similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Shaw
Simplot - Classic
Sysco – Classic
Flav-R-Pak
Fine-Line, 51297, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
6A BROCCOLI, CUTS - Quality equivalent to lbs.
U.S. Grade A. 1”-1 1/3” spears, 35%
heads, 8% max leaf, possesses similar
varietal characteristics, good flavor,
good color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Garden Fresh/FS Systems Grade A
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Shaw
Sysco - Classic
Simplot – Classic
Fine-Line, 51276, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
6B BROCCOLI, FLORETS - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade A. 3” max length, 1” -
2¼” diameter, possesses similar varietal
characteristics, good flavor, good color,
tender and practically free from defects.
Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover – Gold line
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Shaw
Reinhart Foodservice
Simplot – Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Blue Label
Nonpareil/Regal, 153700, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
7. BRUSSEL SPROUTS - Quality equivalent to lbs.
U.S. Grade A. Small, ¾”-1” diameter heads.
Possesses similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover – Gold line
Simplot - Classic
Reinhart- Foodservice - Markon
Sysco – Classic
US Foodservice – Monarch
Sysco-Imperial, 1480037, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
8. CARROTS, DICED: Quality equivalent to lbs.
U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Bright
orange, ¼” – 3/8” cubes, possesses similar
varietal characteristics, good flavor,
good color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2# or 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brands
Shaw
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Nonpareil/Regal, 154400, 12/2#
Fine-Line, 51391, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
8A CARROTS, SLICED - Quality equivalent to lbs.
U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Crinkle and
smooth 7/8”-1 1/4” diameter and 3/8” thick,
possesses similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2#; 12/2.5# or 20# Box.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Shaw
Simplot - Classic
Reinhart Foodservice - Markon
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Sysco-Classic, 1038660, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
9. CAULIFLOWER - Quality equivalent to U.S. lbs.
Grade A. Style a) Clusters- A maximum of
10% by weight of clusters less than 20 mm
(0.75 inches) in the greatest dimension
across the top of the unit are allowed.
Style b) Nuggets- A maximum of 20%, by
weight, of clusters 20 mm (0.75 inches)
or greater and a maximum of 10% by weight,
of clusters less than 6 mm (0.25 inches)
in the greatest dimension across the top
of the unit are allowed. Possess similar
varietal characteristics, good color –
white to cream, good flavor, tender and
practically free from defects.
Latest Season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Reinhart Foodservice – Markon
U.S. Foodservice- Monarch
Simplot – Classic
Sysco-Classic, 1628593, 12/2#
Nonpareil/Regal, 155100, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs. /Delivery
10. CORN, WHOLE KERNEL - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade or U.S. Fancy. Yellow
cut corn, possesses similar varietal
characteristics, good flavor, good color,
tender and practically free from defects.
Latest Season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Shaw
Hanover
John Cope’s
Simplot - Classic
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Reinhart Foodservice - Markon
Sysco – Imperial
US Foodservice – Blue Label
Fine-Line, 51509, 12/2.5#
Nonpareil/Regal, 155600, 12/2.5#
Sysco-Classic, 143522, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs. /Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
10A. CORN-ON-THE-COB – Quality equivalent to US Grade A
or US Fancy. Yellow corn, 3-5” long cobs, possesses
similar varietal characteristics, good flavor, good
color, tender and practically free from defects.
Latest Season’s pack. 96/Count.
Acceptable Brands
US Foodservice – Blue Label
Flav-R-Pak
Fine-Line, 51530, 96ct/3”
11. LEAFY GREENS, COLLARD – Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Whole
or chopped leaf with or w/o stem 7/8”,
possesses similar varietal characteristics
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects, not
comminuted to a pulp or puree. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5# or 12/3#. Buyer to
specify style.
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Sysco – Imperial
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Flav-R-Pak
Shaw
Regal, Whole, (No Code), 12/2#
Regal, Chopped, 155300, 12/3#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
11A LEAFY GREENS, SPINACH – Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A. Whole
leaf or chopped leaf, possesses similar
varietal characteristics, good flavor,
good color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2#, 12/2.5# or 12/3#. Buyer to specify style.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Shaw
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Sysco-Imperial, Whole, 2523858, 12/3#
Sysco-Classic, Chopped, 2282234, 12/2#
Nonpareil/Regal, Chopped, 158880, 12/3#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery 01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
12. MIXED VEGETABLES - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Prepares
from four or five basic vegetables:
Green or Wax Beans, Lima Beans, Carrots
(diced), Corn and Sweet Peas. The
proportions for the four style mix are:
none of the vegetables is less than 8%
nor more than 35% by weight. The five
style mix proportions are: none of the
vegetables is less than 8% nor more than
30% by weight, possesses good color, good
flavor and odor, good character and is
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#. Buyer
to specify style.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
John Cope’s
Shaw
Sysco - Classic
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Simplot – Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Blue Label
Reinhart Foodservice – Markon
Nonpareil/Regal, 156400, 4 way, 12/2#
Fine-Line, 51550, 4 way, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
13. MUSHROOMS - Sliced 3/8” thick, possesses lbs.
good color, good flavor and odor, good
character, is practically free from
defects. Free from grit, silt and dirt
which may affect the appearance or eating
quality. Possesses good color, good
flavor and odor, good character and is
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. IQF. 20 lb.
Acceptable Brands:
Giorgio Foods
Hanover
Fine-Line, 41960, 1-20#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
14. OKRA - Quality equivalent to U.S. Grade A lbs.
or U.S. Fancy. Cut transversely into
pieces of approx. uniform length, possesses
similar varietal characteristics, good
flavor, good color, tender and practically
free from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2# or 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R-Pak
Hanover
Shaw
Sysco – Classic
Nonpareil/Regal, 156800, 12/2#
Fine-Line, 51600, 12/2#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
15. ONIONS - Diced 3/8”, IQF, possesses lbs.
similar varietal characteristics,
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects.
Latest season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5# 6/2#
or 20# box.
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Sysco – Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Fine-Line, 41620, 1-20#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
16. PEAS, SWEET GREEN - Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A
or U.S. Fancy. Uniformly small,
bright green, possesses similar
varietal characteristics, good
flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects.
Latest season’s pack. 12/2# or 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Valley Fresh – Honor Foods
Hanover – Gold line
John Cope’s
Shaw
Simplot - Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Reinhart Foodservice – Markon
Sysco-Classic, 1259530, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
16A PEAS, SUGAR, SNOW/CHINESE - Fancy. Lbs.
Tender, bright green pea pods, 1½”
3½” long, possesses similar varietal
characteristics, good flavor, good
color, tender and practically free
from defects. Latest season’s pack.
12/2#, 12/2.5# or 6/2#.
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover – Gold line
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
16B PEAS, SUGAR SNAP – Quality equivalent to lbs.
US Grade A or US Fancy. Edible tender pod
peas, bright green, 2”- 3½” long,
possesses similar varietal characteristics
good flavor, good color, tender and
practically free from defects. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2#, 12/2.5#
Acceptable Brands:
Seabrook Farms
Hanover
Simplot - Classic
Sysco – Imperial
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
17. PEAS & CARROTS - Quality equivalent lbs.
to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy. Not
less than 50% peas, not less than 25%
carrots. Latest season’s pack.
12/2# or 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Flav-R.Pak
Hanover
Simplot - Classic
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Sysco – Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Nonpareil/Regal, 157410, 12/2.5#
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
18. PEAS & PEARL ONIONS - Not less than 50% lbs.
peas, not less than 15% onions. Latest
season’s pack. 12/2.5#.
Acceptable Brands:
Hanover
Simplot - Classic
Honor Foods – Inn Brand
Sysco – Classic
U.S. Foodservice – Monarch
Delivery Dates Lbs./Delivery
01/16
DATE:VEGETABLES, FROZEN / NAME OF FACILITY / PROPOSAL NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER / DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY / QTY. / UNIT / UNIT PRICE / TOTAL
19. PEPPERS, SWEET, GREEN, RED, MIXED – Quality lbs.
equivalent to U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy.
a)sliced - whole stemmed unpeeled, pods or pieces
of peppers cut into strips approx. 3/8” wide.