The contract is for the provision and delivery of congregate meals for the Bergen County Department of Human Services, Senior Services Division. The contract has a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. The contract has a total value not to exceed $1,181,030.00. The vendor, Splendid Foods, LLC, D/b/a John Claude Exclusive Catering, will provide bulk congregate meals and supplies, delivered Monday through Friday, excluding recognized holidays. The contract includes two 12-month renewal options.
• The contract is funded by the 2024 TITLE III GRANT.
• The contract is an open-ended contract, meaning that the County of Bergen is not obligated to order, accept, or pay for goods or services except when it orders them.
• The contract includes a schedule outlining the details of the purchase, including the term, agency, vendor, award item, source of funds, and award contract.
• The contract was awarded after a competitive bidding process, with three respondents.
• The contract includes a pricing schedule, with a 5.0% price increase from the 2023 meal price.