Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Respondent is responsible for the planning, preparation, service and delivery (carts taken to each wing) of all resident meals (3 times per day unless specified by physician orders) that meet or exceed the caloric intake required and in compliance with physician orders. For noon and evening meals, at least two entree options and at least three side items will be available. Residents will select entree and sides items on the day prior to meal. Veterans Affairs Board staff will be responsible for recording selected meal items on a ticket (tickets/tablet service with meal options available will be supplied by Food Service Staff) for each residents for the noon and evening and submitting the ticket to Food Service staff the day prior to the meal being prepared. At least two dessert options will be available for the noon and evening meals.