Senior Ethnic Congregate Nutrition RFP

Post InformationPosted At:Thu, Sep 7, 2023 9:00 AMSealed Bid Process:NoPrivate Bid:No1. IntroductionWelcome to Pierce County's eProcurement System. This system is inclusive to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. We strongly encourage you to review the entire RFP, paying close attention to the timelines, submission requirements and required attachments, and ask for any clarifications early in the process.1.1. SummaryPierce County Human Services (PCHS) is seeking proposals from eligible and qualified proposers to provide culturally appropriate Senior Ethnic Congregate Nutrition Services five days per week to three or more priority ethnic groups as described under Priority Service Populations. Meals shall be provided consistent with the requirements of the OAA ( OAA through P.L. 116-131 (acl.gov)), the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Senior Nutrition Program Standards ( Senior Nutrition Program Standards | DSHS (wa.gov)), the Washington State Retail Food

Code, WAC Chapter 246-215 et seq., and RCW 43.20 regarding State Board of Health food service standards and practices.Pierce County Human Services has made available from Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) funding, Title III C1, up to $ $280,000 annually for Senior Ethnic Congregate Nutrition Services (SECNS).OAA-funded programs require the subcontractor to provide a minimum of fifteen (15) percent match of the total grant award from non-federal sources (grants, cash or in-kind). Program income may not be used to satisfy federal cost sharing or match requirements. Contractors must develop a contribution policy to allow persons served under the Federal Older Americans Act the opportunity to contribute to the cost of services provided. The policy must make provisions for confidentiality as well as for procedures to properly account for contributions made by participants. Contributions received must be used to expand and enhance program services and may not be used towards match.The County reserves the right to utilize other fund sources for these services if they become available.1.2. BackgroundAging and Disability Resources (ADR) is designated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services / Aging and Long Term Support Administration as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Pierce County. As an AAA, ADR is responsible for local planning, coordination and administration of Federal and State funds targeted to provide a comprehensive system of long term services and supports (LTSS) designed to address the needs and support community living for frail older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers residing in Pierce County.1.3. Contact InformationKristy LysellProcurement and Contract Specialist 2 950 Fawcett Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 Email: kristy.lysell@piercecountywa.govPhone: (253) 798-3693Department:Human ServicesDepartment Head:Heather Moss Director1.4. TimelineProposal Release Date:September 7, 2023Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):September 14, 2023, 11:00am Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3OI0tFxQuestion Submission Deadline:September 19, 2023, 4:00pmQuestion Response Deadline:September 21, 2023, 4:00pmProposal Submission Deadline:October 6, 2023, 12:00pmEstimated Date of Notice of Successful Proposer(s):December 15, 2023Services Intended to Begin:January 1, 2024