Title
Vote to award Nutrition Services contract to Trio Community Meals and authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to negotiate and execute the agreement.
Abstract
Aging Services is seeking approval to initiate a contract with Trio Community Meals for its nutrition services program. This program provides congregate (in-person) and home-delivered meals (“Meals on Wheels”) to its participants.
Discussion & Analysis
Following the county’s invitation to enter its competitive bid process, two vendors (Golden Corral and Trio Community Meals) responded. The vendors were scored in this competitive bid process in seven distinct areas using the county’s bid tabulation sheet, with Trio Community Meals gaining the highest score.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This contract will enable Aging Services to meet the County’s Comprehensive Plan Objective of fostering a healthy community.
Budgetary Impact: The meals are primarily funded by the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG), which is reimbursable. No budgetary impact is anticipated.
Recommendation/Motion: Vote to award the Nutrition Services contract to Trio Community Meals and authorize the County Manager and Finance Officer to negotiate and execute the agreement.