Specifications include, but are not limited to: USDA GRADE CERTIFICATES: When a USDA Grade certificate is required on any item(s) being delivered to the VDC, the following shall apply to any and all such certificates: a. An original USDA “CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY AND CONDITION” is preferred; however, photocopies will be accepted. b. The date of the certificate shall be within 12 months of the date of shipment to the Virginia Distribution Center. c. The certificate shall show the Commonwealth of Virginia as “Receiver or Buyer”. Certificate shall state “Meets requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia.” d. The certificate shall show matching primary container codes for all products being shipped to the Virginia Distribution Center. e. The certificate shall indicate the lot “Meets U.S. Standards for Condition of Food Containers”. A certificate which indicates interior detaining or other interior conditions may cause the delivery to be rejected. Where a USDA Grade certificate and corresponding product fails to meet the above requirements, delivery of such product shall be subject to refusal by the Virginia Distribution Center. In a case where the Virginia Distribution Center refuses product because of an unacceptable certificate, the VDC expeditor will contact the vendor immediately. The vendor will be asked to replace it with an acceptable certificate and product. Certification shall be provided at no additional cost to the Commonwealth. When a USDA Grade certificate is required, it must precede or accompany the delivery. If sent early, it should go to the attention of the VDC Warehouse Manager. FROZEN PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS: Product must be completely frozen when received at the Virginia Distribution Center. Product temperature must not exceed 0 degrees Fahrenheit (F) plus or minus 5 F. Product temperature greater than 5 degrees F may be rejected. The maximum pallet height of frozen product is 64 inches. MIXED FREIGHT DELIVERIES: Deliveries of non-refrigerated items combined with refrigerated or frozen items on refrigerated trailers is acceptable, provided that the trailer has an entry sealing door (bulkhead) to isolate items. Dry goods shipped on refrigerated trailers will be inspected upon delivery and are subject to refusal if packaging is found to be moisture laden, the integrity of the packaging and/or product is deemed to be compromised, and/or the product shows evidence of freezing.