Kern County 2406867

Shelf Stable Meal packs. Meal Size: 7-Meal Pack Specifications: Each meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the Dietar...

Kern County awarded purchase order 2406867 to GA Food Services of Pinellas LLC for 950 Option 1 and 950 Option 2 shelf-stable seven-meal kit boxes (Item SS000893 / SS71350), at $35.74 and $35.10 per box, respectively. The kits must provide one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes per meal and comply with current Dietary Guidelines for older adults. Option 1 includes red beans and rice, beef hash, beef stew, chili mac, chicken stew, chicken salad, and cheesy potatoes with turkey ham and cheese; Option 2 includes beef stew, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, chili mac, chicken stew, BBQ beef, and cheesy potatoes with turkey ham and cheese. Accompaniments include juice, SunMeadow® nonfat dry milk, and assorted fruit, crackers, grains, snacks, and spreads as specified. The order also includes one freight/delivery line at $8,736.90; delivery requires 5–7 day transit, a liftgate, inside delivery, and an appointment. Shelf life is 4–6 months. Product substitutions are permitted based on availability but require approval by the vendor’s Registered Dietitian. Total award amount: $76,034.90.

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Shelf Stable Meal packs. Meal Size: 7-Meal Pack Specifications: Each meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and comply with the most current Dietary Guidelines for older adults. Item #SS000893 ( SS71350) Option 1 Each 7-Meal Kit Box to include the following items: ** -Red Beans and Rice with fruit juice, whole wheat tortillas, mixed fruit cup, and granola bar. -Beef Hash with fruit juice, applesauce, and oatmeal. -Beef Stew with applesauce, whole wheat crackers, peanuts, and a granola bar. -Chili Mac served with raisins, whole wheat tortillas (2-pack), and sunflower seeds. -Chicken Stew with fruit juice, mixed fruit cup, whole wheat crackers, graham crackers, peanut butter, jelly, and granola bar -Chicken Salad with whole wheat crackers (2-pack), raisins, and peach cup. -Cheesy Potatoes with Turkey Ham and Cheese with sunflower seeds, granola berry crunch, and animal crackers. All meals served with SunMeadow® nonfat dry milk and juice *Substitutions may be made based on product availability. All substitutions will be approved by Vendor's Registered Dietitian to ensure they meet the program requirements. Shelf life: 4-6 months; Freight- 5 to 7 day Transit Delivery by using liftgate, inside delivery, and appointment and requested below.; Shelf Stable Meal packs. Meal Size: 7-Meal Pack Specifications: Each meal shall provide one-third (1/3) of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and comply with the most current Dietary Guidelines for older adults. Item #SS000893 ( SS71350) Option 2 Each 7-Meal Kit Box to include the following items: * -Beef Stew with applesauce, whole wheat crackers, peanuts, and granola bar -Spaghetti and Meatballs with fruit juice, gramham crackers, and peanut butter -Lasagna with fruit juice, graham crackers, wheat crackers, and chocolate puddig. -Chili Mac served with raisins, whole wheat tortillas (2-pack), and sunflower seeds. -Chicken Stew with fruit juice, mixed fruit cup, whole wheat crackers, graham crackers, peanut butter, jelly, and granola bar -BBQ Beef with fruit juice, raisins, whole wheat crackers, and sunflower seeds. -Cheesy Potatoes with Turkey Ham and Cheese with sunflower seeds, granola berry crunch, and animal crackers. All meals served with SunMeadow® nonfat dry milk and juice **Substitutions may be made based on product availability. All substitutions will be approved by Vendor's Registered Dietitian to ensure they meet the program requirements. Shelf life: 4-6 months