The County of Orange has awarded a contract to Hope Community Services, Inc. for Groceries Program Services. The contract is for a term of 2 years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and has a total budget of $1,082,582. The contract includes provisions for payment, invoicing, and budget revisions, as well as requirements for staffing, performance standards, and program income. The contract is cost-reimbursable, with the County reimbursing Hope Community Services, Inc. for allowable costs incurred in providing the services. The key services to be provided under the contract include the delivery of groceries to eligible participants. Some of the key performance standards include:
• 12,000 annual service units
• 900 unduplicated persons served
• Groceries (1 Delivery): A delivery of groceries (regardless of number of bags) provided to an eligible participant.