NIGP 99340: Travel-In, Meals

NIGP 99340 Travel-In, Meals is an Item code under which state and local governments procure meal services for vulnerable populations, chiefly homebound seniors and adults unable to prepare their own food. The scope of work covers meal preparation, delivery, and nutritional compliance—not employee meals or cafeteria operations—with service delivery typically tied to social services or aging agencies. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county departments of aging, human services divisions within municipalities, and special-purpose social-services districts managing nutrition programs for low-income or elderly populations.

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's Office of Aging Services issued RFP 26-23 on April 24, 2026 for Home Delivered Meal services serving homebound adults aged 60 and over, closing May 21, 2026. The procurement seeks providers to deliver up to two nutritious meals per weekday across six service zones under a three-year contract (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions). Compensation is based on negotiated unit price per meal inclusive of preparation and delivery; providers must hold local health department food service licensure, employ or contract with at least two Certified Food Sanitation Manager or ServSafe-certified staff members, and comply with USDA Dietary Guidelines vetted by a registered dietitian twice annually. The RFP requires commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with Montgomery County listed as certificate holder, and mandates Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Checks and FBI checks for staff and volunteers meeting residency thresholds. Proposals include separate Technical Proposal (12-page limit) and Cost Proposal documents submitted through Bonfire Portal; a bidders conference was held via Microsoft Teams. No incumbent vendors or specific funding ceiling are identified; the County reserves the right to award based on delivery capability, experience, and past performance beyond price alone.