CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE
Interdepartmental Correspondence
TO: Erik Walsh, City Manager
FROM: Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human Services
COPIES: Audit and Accountability Committee; Ben Gorzell, Jr., CPA, Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Barthold, City Auditor; Dr. Colleen Bridger, Assistant City Manager; Troy Elliott, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Consideration of Completed High Profile Solicitation
DATE: September 15, 2020
The following high profile project has completed the solicitation process. This item is presented to the Audit and Accountability Committee for review prior to the full City Council for consideration.
Meal Preparation Services for Senior Nutrition Program (DHS) - Department issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for Meal Preparation Services for Senior Nutrition Program to select a qualified and experienced contractor to provide pre-packaged meals to support the senior nutrition program. Food services shall include daily preparation and delivery of hot lunches to approximately 2,500 seniors daily at approximately 52 sites which includes community centers, churches, and City-owned and operated facilities located within Bexar County, Texas.
Solicitation Type: Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
Contract Value: $18.2 Million
Term of Contract: 1 year with four 1-year renewal options
Number of Respondents: 4 (one Respondent deemed non-responsive due to not meeting the SBEDA subcontracting requirement)
Contracts to be Awarded: 1
Council Consideration: October 1, 2020
Evaluation Criteria: Experience, Background, Qualifications: 25 points
Proposed Plan and Taste Test: 40 points
Pricing: 15 points
SBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
M/WBE Prime Contract Program: 10 points
SBEDA Requirements: 16% M/WBE Subcontracting Program
2% AABE Subcontracting Program
Local Preference Program: Not Applicable
Veteran Owned Small Business Preference Program: Not Applicable
Voting Members: Melody Woosley, Director, DHS
Jessica Dovalina, Assistant Director, DHS
Pamela Rodriguez, Registered Dietitian, DHS
Maria Rivera, Social Services Manager, DHS
Haley Amick, Community Nutrition Coordinator, SAMHD
Brenda Burton, Assistant Manager, Parks & Recreation Department
Betty Eckert, Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs Member
Javier Covarrubias, Senior Nutrition Program Volunteer
Due diligence conducted for the respondents to the above solicitation included a search of federal and state debarment lists, prohibited political contributions, conflicts of interest, delinquent city/County taxes, outstanding payments to the City, payment of state franchise fees as well as a search of the internet for pertinent business information. No material findings were noted that would prevent the city from awarding to the selected vendor.
Staff recommends committee approval to proceed with scheduling this item for full City Council consideration.