Specifications include, but are not limited to: Vendor shall: a) Deliver and/or Serve meals on such days and at such times as requested by the Sponsor that meet all USDA and Colorado meal pattern requirements https://www.fns.usda.gov/schoolmeals/child-nutrition-programs, http://www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/nutrimenuplanning, https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/resourcefiles/USDA_SFSP_NutritionGuide.pdf, and http://www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/osnsfspmealpatternrequirements. b) Offer free, reduced-price, and full-price reimbursable meals to all eligible children participating in Sponsor’s Food Service Programs indicated herein. c) In order to offer a la carte food service, the Vendor must agree to offer free, reduced-price, and full-price reimbursable meals to all eligible children. d) Promote maximum participation in the Programs. e) Provide specified types of meals and services in the sites listed in Exhibit A. f) All food and beverages other than meals reimbursed under programs available for sale to students on the School campus during the School day must be authorized by the Sponsor and only at the times and places designated by the Sponsor. All foods sold must meet the nutrition standards specified in 7 CFR § 210.11 and allowed under Colorado Competitive Rules (2202-R201) and Healthy Beverages Rules (1 CCR 301-79). These standards apply to items as packaged and served to students. (does not apply to SFSP) g) Support the Sponsor’s compliance with the federal Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) which authorizes all of the federal child nutrition programs, including the School Breakfast, National School Lunch, Child and Adult Care Food, Summer Food Service, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs and WIC. The current law, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 was due for reauthorization in 2015 but has not been released.
