Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Complete the ARs meeting all USDA and State of Alaska rules and regulations. The deadline for completion is June 1 each year unless DEED approves extension due to Sponsor or DEED issues. 2. Input all AR data into DEED approved forms. 3. Provide a dedicated project manager to oversee Contractor’s staff conducting ARs. 4. Ensure adequate staff is able and available to travel throughout the state of Alaska to conduct ARs using various modes of transportation. 5. Independently complete ARs. 6. Determine compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to CACFP. 7. Provide testimony and assist with administrative appeals arising out of ARs conducted, completed, or staffed, even in part, by Contractor. Contractor’s employees, upon DEED’s request, must be able to engage in overnight travel on less than seven days’ notice to assist with and testify at an administrative appeal arising out of an AR. 8. Conduct entrance and exit conferences with the program operator’s official. 9. Complete and provide the program operator with an AR Corrective Action Plan at the exit conference. 10. Properly document all sections of the AR conducted by Contractor. 11. Complete the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) 12. Review all documents and responses submitted in connection with a CAP and determine compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and guidance. 13. Follow DEED’s policies and procedures in relation to CAP review, completion, denial, issuance of additional CAPs or acceptance. 14. Draft and send letters as necessary that relate to the AR. 15. Contractor(s) will meet weekly virtually with DEED and provide a written status report concerning work performed as well as projected date of completions with the off-site, on-site, post review, letters, closure, and problematic reviews. 16. Create/assist with CACFP training when requested (potentially 2-10 hours per year) 17. Review sponsor cycle menus when requested (potentially 5-10 per year) 18. Create additional forms when requested (potentially 1-2 per year) 19. Perform technical assistance either virtually or on-site when requested (potentially 1-2 per year)
