Specifications include, but are not limited to: a) All products must be palletized on a standard 4-way wooden pallet 40” x 48”. Pallets will not be exchanged. All products must be palletized in a uniform configuration not to exceed 80” in height, including the pallet. Any variance in this may result in refusal of damaged product by the receiving entity, charges to the vendor and negative vendor tracking report.b) Bidders are to follow specifications on products. Altering specifications will not be allowed. If bidder cannot bid on the size listed on the bid, bid on the size nearest that requested. Bidder must show size offered if other than specified. HHSC has the option to accept or reject different sizes.c) Bidder is to include the brand name and code number (both manufacturer and vendor) of the item being bid as well as the pack and size.d) The specifications establish requirements for the procurement of staple edible food or drink, as regulated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.e) Items for which the USDA has assigned a grade shall conform to those requirements. f) HHSC maintains the option to request up to 20% or more additional quantities of an item to be delivered upon request.g) Quantities shown on the IFB are estimated quantities based on prior usage or estimates for new specifications. These figures should not be construed as guaranteed purchases under the contract; however, the figures will be used as a factor for determining the award. The QOE’s will purchase all products from contract vendors, but only in such quantities as actual needs require. Any requests undelivered quantities remaining at end of contract will automatically be cancelled.h) Unauthorized substitutions prohibited, including product code numbers. In the event a temporary substitution must be made due to a contract item being out of stock, the facility must be contacted. Should the item in question be out of stock more than one delivery, written approval must be obtained from HHSC Contract Manager or designee prior to shipment. Temporary substitutions may not be added to the facility’s list of available products (sell sheet) to order. Cost of substituted items shall be the same as the cost for the awarded item. Substitutions must meet or exceed the specifications written in the item description as published in the IFB.i) Packaging labels may not include commercial advertisement (i.e.; milk cartons shall not be imprinted with a restaurant name or logo).j) Any cost incurred to verify compliance with these specifications will be the responsibility of the vendor if product is found not to be compliant.