attachment-rfp-2027-nhvh-01-tstaf-scoring.pdf

This is a scoring document for RFP-2027-NHVH-01-TSTAF, issued by the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton for temporary kitchen and dietary staffing services. The RFP requested proposals for staffing positions including kitchen supervision, cooks, dishwashers, cleaning personnel, tray service staff, food preparation workers, and dining room employees. All staff must meet specific physical requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate food service equipment, and follow recipes and sanitization protocols. Prior to service delivery, all contracted personnel must complete conviction disclosure attestations, criminal background checks, OIG exclusion list screenings, BEAS state registry checks, fitness for duty evaluations, and physical and drug testing. The proposal submission period ran from July 1 to July 14, with vendor inquiries due July 10, 2026. The contract term extends up to two years from Governor and Executive Council approval or August 19, 2026, whichever is later, with an optional two-year extension at the Agency's discretion.

Five vendors submitted complete bids for evaluation: Mfinite Consulting LLC, Absolute Information Technology, Inc., Ultimatecare Management, ND Global Consulting Services, Inc., and ProSource. The scoring committee, comprised of Susan Glover (Chief Financial Officer), Holly O'Connell, RN (Director of Nursing), and Karen Hebert (Chief Operating Officer), evaluated proposals across four criteria: Technical Capability (20 possible points), Experience, Qualifications, and Compliance (25 points), Experience with Previous On-Site Services (25 points), and Pricing (30 points). Mfinite Consulting LLC scored highest with 85 total points and proposed hourly rates of $22.13 to $34.51. Pricing proposals from all vendors ranged from $22.13 to $43.00 per hour. The vendor is responsible for all licensing fees, taxes, insurance, wages, and employee benefits are not provided; professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 per incident is required. Either party may terminate with 60 days' written notice, with unsatisfactory performance permitting immediate termination.