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Contract - Senior Nutrition Warm Meals Program
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephanie Starr, Union County Human Services Agency - Community Support and Outreach, Department Director, 704-296-4302
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Established in 1972, Union County Human Service Agency's Senior Nutrition Program (UCSN) is available for residents over age 60. UCSN's goal is to provide nutritious meals, social interaction, and referrals to other safety-net services to at-risk seniors in Union County. Primarily, the program offers hot meals daily Monday through Friday at one of our congregate meal sites or through home-delivery by volunteers. Currently, approximately 100 seniors dine at our congregate meal sites and an additional 200 seniors receive a home-delivered hot meal. The contract with our current hot meal vendor, Aramark, is set to expire June 30, 2024.
The Procurement Department partnered with the Department of Community Support and Outreach to issue Request for Proposals 2024-031 Detention Center Food Service and Senior Nutrition Hot Meals . On January 17, 2024, five proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. The top ranked three firms/vendors were invited to shortlist interview/presentations. As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with the top scoring/ranked preferred offeror, Summit Food Service/TRIO Community Meals, to provide Senior Nutrition Hot Meal Services. This contract has an initial term of three year(s) with two, one-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the County and is subject to...
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