Description
The State of Michigan issued an RFP to select a contractor to provide comprehensive nutritional services—including daily meals, snacks, supplements, and related support—to two psychiatric facilities: the Center for Forensic Psychiatry (CFP) and the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH). The contract term is two years with up to six renewal options, and the award value is approximately $14 million. The solicitation required a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting, detailed menu planning, sanitation protocols, adaptive feeding equipment, and compliance with state nutrition standards. Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. was recommended for award after meeting technical thresholds and negotiating pricing.
• Scope: Full‑service food preparation, delivery, and management for adult and youth psychiatric patients at two state‑run hospitals.
• Required capabilities: Menu development with patient‑preference integration, nutritional analysis, compliance with IDDSI and state fat‑content standards, adaptive feeding equipment, rigorous sanitation and SLA adherence.
• Contract term: 2 years, renewable up to six additional years.
• Award value: $14 million (negotiated).
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: May 12 2026 (attendance required).
• Submission deadline: May 28 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Menu & operational capabilities (35 %), meal service capabilities (30 %), staffing (15 %), other technical sections (20 %).
• Primary contact: Amanda Smart, Solicitation Manager ([email protected], (517) 730‑8796).