Description
The County of Waupaca is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑service meal catering for its Elderly Nutrition Program at two senior nutrition sites (Waupaca and New London). The contract covers menu planning, food preparation, and temperature‑controlled transportation of hot and cold meals, complying with Older Americans Act nutrition standards and state food‑safety regulations. Vendors may bid on any or all service components and must submit detailed per‑meal cost breakdowns. Estimated annual meal volume is roughly 26,500–36,500 meals, with delivery windows of 9:15 am (Waupaca) and 8:45 am (New London). The contract term is one year (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027) with up to four optional one‑year renewals. Key compliance items include menu approval by the 15th business day preceding each month, record retention for three years, and potential audit if federal/state pass‑through exceeds $100 k.
• Full‑service catering (menu development, preparation, delivery) for two county‑run senior nutrition sites.
• Required delivery times: 9:15 am at Waupaca site; 8:45 am at New London site.
• Annual meal volume estimate: ~26 k–36 k meals; per‑meal cost proposal required.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to four one‑year renewal options; award expected early September 2026.
• Vendor must hold appropriate food‑service licenses, meet temperature controls (>135 °F hot, <41 °F cold), and retain records for three years.