3.1 The City Dept. Of Aging (Aging Partners) provides meals to individuals 60 years of age who have an identified need for meals delivered to their home. 3.2 Meals must meet the 1/3rd DRI for older adults as required by the Older Americans Act (OAA) and must meet US Dietary Guidelines as set by USDA/HHS. 3.3 Meals are to be delivered to the client’s home in packaging that maintains food items at temperatures below 45 degrees F. 3.4 Meals are to be fully cooked and ready to eat or heated. 3.5 Meals shall be Fresh-Lock packaged and sealed. 3.6 Meals must be refrigerator stored for up to 18 days. 3.7 Labeling must include Nutrition Facts label, handling and heating instructions for conventional and microwave ovens. 3.8 Vendor must provide a select menu of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner of at least 50 choices which meets the OAA requirements. 3.9 Menus must be available for review and approval by the City registered dietitian at least 30 days before offering to clients. 3.9.1 Menus shall be reviewed for adequacy using the Food Processor computer program. 3.10 County Managers and Case Workers shall provide the Vendor with client information including client address and the number of meals authorized per 2- week order cycle and any special dietary needs. 3.10.1 Orders shall be placed either on-line or to a toll-free phone number. 3.10.2 Changes in a client’s authorization or other status will be forwarded to the Vendor as soon as discovered by the Case Worker or Program Manager. 3.10.3 Invoices will be submitted to the County Program Manager for the meals delivered on a monthly basis. 3.10.3.1 No invoices will sent to the person receiving the meals. 3.11 Vendor shall work with City staff to resolve order or delivery problems. 3.12 Modified Diet menu choices are to be offered including diabetic, renal, low sodium, gluten free, and vegetarian. 3.12.1 The price for these meals shall be the same as the general menu. 3.13 Foods shall meet the following standards: 3.13.1 Frozen vegetables - U.S. Grade A or better. 3.13.2 Canned vegetables and fruits – U.S. Grade B or better 3.13.3 Eggs – Government inspected Grade A 3.13.4 Poultry – USDA Grade A 3.13.5 Ground meat to contain no more 20% fat 3.13.6 Meat to be USDA Select or better 3.13.7 All breads/cereals to be enriched or whole grain 3.13.8 Only full-strength fruit or vegetable juices 3.13.9 Milk shall be provided in individual containers with each meal delivered. 3.14 Vendor must meet health requirements of the US Food code and provide evidence of a current approved food safety inspection by a local governing Health department or equivalent inspecting agency.
