Administration and Provision of Meals for the Child Care Food Program

The City of Miami is seeking a contractor for the Administration and Provision of Meals for the Child Care Food Program (CCFP) through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1754386, with solicitations closing on November 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The procurement is divided into two groups: Group 1 covers administrative services for the Afterschool Meal/Snacks Program, targeting approximately 1,500 children daily in eligible afterschool programs, while Group 2 focuses on meal preparation and delivery for child care centers. Bidders must be registered caterers with the Florida Department of Health and provide current food service permits, recent inspection reports, and references. The contract term is one year with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, subject to fund availability. A voluntary pre-bid conference will be held virtually on October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Key deliverables include administering meal tracking, providing reimbursable meals that meet USDA nutritional standards, and following a "No Pork/No Peanut" menu with specific portion sizes for children ages 1-18. The meals will be delivered to multiple park and child learning center locations, including Armbrister Park, Dorsey Park, Legion Park, and several Child Learning Centers.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority, women, and Florida veteran businesses, with a total anticipated contract value of at least $250,000 per contract year. Bidders must comply with several local ordinances, including the City of Miami Living Wage Ordinance, which requires paying employees a minimum of $15.00 per hour without health benefits or $13.19 per hour with health benefits. Contractors must also complete an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Workers Compensation. The procurement includes specific local office certification requirements, mandating that businesses maintain a staffed and fixed office within the city's corporate limits for at least twelve consecutive months. Additionally, contractors must adhere to environmental regulations, such as the ordinance prohibiting expanded polystyrene products in city parks and recreation facilities. Reimbursement for meals will come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, with monthly administrative fees separate from meal costs. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with state guidelines, including background checks for personnel and E-Verify requirements.