Description
Metro seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive meal preparation and delivery services for seniors and disabled residents throughout Davidson County. The contractor must produce hot, cold, frozen, and shelf‑stable meals that meet federal nutrition guidelines and strict food‑safety standards, and must deliver meals to numerous congregate sites and home‑bound recipients on a daily schedule. A registered dietitian must develop and certify all menus, and the vendor must maintain background‑check compliance for all staff with direct contact. The contract is an indefinite‑delivery/quantity (IDIQ) agreement lasting up to five years, with individual purchase orders issued as needs arise.
• Provide daily hot meals to multiple congregate sites (Mon‑Fri) and frozen meals for home‑delivery, including full cutlery kits.
• Ensure all meals meet 33 ⅓ % of Dietary Reference Intakes and comply with HACCP, Tennessee health‑department temperature regulations, and the Older Americans Act standards.
• Supply a registered dietitian for menu planning, quarterly nutritional analysis, and compliance documentation; retain approved menus for at least three years.
• Deliver meals at least two hours before site opening, maintain temperature control during transport, and support Metro’s logistics (loading area, coolers, Cambros, etc.).
• Provide required insurance (minimum $1 M/$2 M GL, $1 M auto, workers’ comp, professional liability) and complete extensive statutory affidavits, MISA questionnaire, and background‑check verification.