Description
The State of Maryland is re‑soliciting a three‑year, indefinite‑quantity contract (with two optional one‑year extensions) to provide full dietary and food‑service operations for the Thomas B. Finan Center, a 172‑bed residential/behavioral health facility in Cumberland, MD. The contractor will manage the dietetic department, prepare and deliver three meals plus snacks to patients/residents, operate a cafeteria for staff and visitors, supply nutrition supplements, and handle all related purchasing, inventory, sanitation, HACCP compliance, and reporting. The Center supplies kitchen facilities, utilities, and equipment; the contractor must provide staff, policy manuals, training, and maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards. The contract also includes a 10 % MBE participation goal and a 20 % Certified Farm & Fish procurement goal.
• Base period: 3 years (plus two 1‑year option periods)
• Scope: full‑service institutional food service, clinical nutrition care, cafeteria operations, menu planning, snack provision, and related logistics
• Performance location: 10102 Country Club Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502
• Mandatory MBE participation: 10 % of contract value
• Required pre‑proposal virtual conference (Oct 13, 2026) and optional site visit (Oct 13, 2026)
• Submission via eMMA by 2:00 PM Nov 6, 2026
• Evaluation emphasizes technical competence, policy manuals, staff qualifications, and price
• Contractor must submit annual performance reports and maintain all licensing/accreditation requirements.