SSN-RC-2019-011 - To provide Daily Hot & Cold Meals for the RC Emergency Family Shelters $63,300

SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION #SSN-RC-2019-011
 
PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE TO PROVIDE DAILY HOT & COLD MEALS FOR THE ROCKLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,300.00
 
The County of Rockland intends to issue a Sole Source award to Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland, Inc. for a term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.  This purchase will be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.
 
This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes.
The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Approximately 844 meals (lunch & dinner) per month - "2" choices of nutritionally balanced meals consisting of:3 oz. meat or protein equivalent
   2 servings vegetable or fruit equivalent
   2 servings starch (bread or grains or equivalent)
   8 oz. milk (1/2 pint)
   1 margarine cup
    
2. Lunch meals to be provided in individually sealed wrapped containers and arrive in insulated carriers. Meal components such as milk, bread & desserts to be packed in an insulated carrier according to meal count. 
3. Delivery time will be approximately 11:00 a.m. each day to the Rockland County Emergency Family Shelter located at Bldg. C, 50 Sanatorium Rd, Pomona, New York 10970. 
4. Proposed Cost - $6.25 per meal. 
   Contractor shall comply with NYS Family Shelter Regulations Part 900.13 Nutrition.
    
   Any interested party that believes they can provide the services noted above should submit a statement of capabilities in sufficient detail to determine if the requirements of this notice can be met; no later than December 19, 2018 at 3:00 PM (14 days after advertisement).  A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive solicitation. Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us (SSN# noted above shall be referenced in the subject field).  NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.