25-0289-RFP Emergency Feeding Services

This contract is for emergency feeding services to be provided by Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. to Pinellas County. The contract has a term of 60 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The vendor will provide meal preparation, distribution, and coordination of emergency food services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contract includes requirements for food quality, safety, and handling, as well as provisions for invoicing and record-keeping. The estimated value of the contract is $775,000. • The contract requires the vendor to provide a minimum of one and a half serving sizes per meal. • The vendor must maintain food items at the correct temperatures to ensure their safety. • The vendor must have a backup or alternate food supplier to ensure timely delivery of food products. • The vendor must provide a list of all employees who will be assigned to the feeding service, and the County reserves the right to request or conduct background checks on these employees. • The vendor must maintain records for five years, including purchase orders, production records, and invoices.