OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Regulations: The Food Service Provider shall agree to comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements of federal, state, and local governing bodies applicable to the management/operation of this food service contract. This shall include obtaining and paying for all applicable licenses. 2. Inspections by the County: The Sheriff or designated representative shall make facility inspections when deemed necessary, with or without advance notice to the Food Service Provider. The facilities and equipment used in the contract shall not be used to prepare food for agencies or people other than those designated under the proposal without advance written approval of the Sheriff or designee. 3. Inspections by Health Agencies: The Food Service Provider shall maintain kitchen facilities in such a condition that inspections by County and State health agencies achieve an Environmental Health Rating of 95 or higher. The Sheriff or designee reserves the right to inspect the kitchen facility for cleanliness and operation. Such inspectionsshall result in a written documentation of any deficiencies and the Food Service Provider shall be provided with a reasonable period for correcting said deficiencies. 4. Licenses and Permits: The Food Service Provider will secure and pay for all federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and fees required for the operation of food service to include employment taxes, provided for hereunder. The Food Service Provider shall also be responsible for paying any sales/use taxes and/or personal property taxes on Food Service Provider equipment, which are imposed upon the operation. 5. Pricing/Invoicing for Meals: The Food Service Provider will submit an invoice to the DCJF on the first working day of each month, covering the preceding month, for meals ordered or served, whichever is greater. The price per meal charged to the DCJF shall be described in the proposal and shall be guaranteed for one (1) year. The Food Service Provider shall provide, at the standard cost per meal, meals conforming to special religiousrequirements; physician ordered specifications or religioustimes/holidays. The price per meal agreed upon in subsequent renewal terms of the contract shall be guaranteed for one (1) year.
