Description
The State of Tennessee is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑service institutional food preparation and service for the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA). The contract will cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, box lunches, and special‑event meals for staff and trainees, with requirements for menu rotation, nutritional standards, food‑safety compliance, and the ability to accommodate special dietary needs. The contractor must supply all necessary portable equipment, staff (minimum two per meal service), and maintain ServSafe certification and health‑department inspection grades above 90. The five‑year contract (60 months) begins on 25 Oct 2026, with an estimated value of $1.8–$2.5 M.
• Provide up to three meals per day (minimum 15 meals per service) with a 4‑week rotating menu and portion‑size standards.
• Maintain food‑safety certifications, health‑department inspection grades, and submit quality‑assurance reports.
• Supply equipment (hot boxes, dishware, coffee dispensers, etc.) at no cost to the State; State provides major appliances.
• Staff must include a ServSafe‑qualified Person‑in‑Charge and pass TB/Hepatitis A testing.
• Offer vegetarian, gluten‑free, and religious‑diet options with 24‑hour notice and handle box‑lunch and special‑event orders as needed.