Senior Meals Program

Description

As requested by the Community and Human Services Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation to Bid (hereinafter, “ITB”) with the intent of obtaining bid submittals from interested and qualified vendors in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.  Community and Human Services Division is seeking to procure a food vendor for its Senior Meals Program. The vendor will prepare and deliver meals to area program eligible Seniors. Funding for these services involves grant funding originating via the Older American’s Act and General Revenue Funds. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is charged with oversight and management of the grant funding. The Senior Meals program serves approximately fifty-five thousand (55,000) meals per year. Historical spend for the Senior Meals Program for 2023 was $225,064.95, however, this may not be indicative of future buying patterns.