Specifications include, but are not limited to: congregate meals in Lambert and Savage and home delivered meals in Sidney for the elderly for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and time mutually agreed upon by the two parties. The following meal pattern is required: Meat or meat alternative- 3 servings Serving = 1 ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, ½ cup beans, 1 egg Vegetables and fruit- 3 servings Vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or ½ cup cooked Fruit serving = ½ cup or 1 serving Grains- 2 servings Milk or dairy equivalent- 1 serving Coffee or hot tea The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities.
