Specifications include, but are not limited to: Grades and other requirements specified for items are based on current U.S. Standards as applicable. Drained weights, brix values and other related values, as applicable to the items listed in these specifications shall be those required by the U. S. Standards and Federal Specifications in effect at the time of the proposal. All food products furnished to APS shall comply with the latest standards and regulations established by the Federal Laws (including the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). All frozen fruits and vegetables covered by specifications for frozen foods as issued by APS shall be unconditionally guaranteed as to represented grade. When quality is questioned, the successful vendor will furnish to APS on request, USDA Certificates of Grade. Any expense incurred in obtaining grade certification shall be the sole responsibility of the vendor and solely born by the vendor. If any product is found to be below the grade specified, it shall be immediately replaced by the vendor. Grocery: Vendors shall state on pricing proposal the packer and location of each items. All Items offered shall be of the latest season’s pack. All cans shall be labeled as to contents and shall conform in every respect to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
