DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Meal Preparation Services for Senior Nutrition Program
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Meals on Wheels San Antonio to provide the Department of Human Services with meal preparation and delivery services for the Senior Nutrition Program for an estimated amount of $2,458,000.00, from January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, with four additional one-year renewal options for a total contract value of $18,182,222.00. Funding for the initial nine months of this contract in the amount of $1,710,000.00 is available from the Senior Nutrition Program grant and in the amount of $748,000.00 from the FY 2021 General Fund Budget. Funding for future years of this contract is subject to City Council approval of the annual budget and future grant awards.
Based on the proposal submission, site visits and corresponding interviews and taste testing, staff recommends entering into agreement with Meals on Wheels San Antonio for the operation of the meal preparation services for the Senior Nutrition Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the proposal submitted by Meals on Wheels San Antonio to provide the Department of Human Services with meal preparation and delivery services for the Senior Nutrition Program. Pre-packaged meals will be delivered daily to an average of 2,500 older adults at approximately 52 sites which include community centers, churches and city-owned and operated facilities located within Bexar County.
The intent of the Senior Nutrition Program is to reduce hunger and food insecurity among older individuals, in addition to promoting socialization, health and well-being, and delay adverse health conditions of older individuals. The Senior Nutrition Program ensures that older adults are receiving high-quality meals meeting the nutrition standards set by The Older Ame...
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