Comprehensive Nutrition Services

Fulton County, Georgia's Department of Senior Services is requesting proposals for comprehensive nutrition services including meal preparation and delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, emergency meals, grocery baskets, and temporary home-delivered meals for seniors age 60 and above, with proposals due February 23, 2023 and a pre-bid conference on February 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.

The scope covers 14 congregate meal sites serving approximately 417 daily meals and 10 home-delivered meal distribution points serving approximately 760 daily meals throughout Fulton County. Menus must comply with Georgia Department of Aging Services nutritional guidelines, providing at least one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowances per meal (minimum 600 calories, 17 grams protein, and specified vitamin and mineral levels). Vendors must deliver congregate meals between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., home-delivered meals between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., conduct monthly nutrition education sessions led by a registered dietitian, and initiate nutrition counseling within 30 days of referral. Vendors must be registered with E-Verify and maintain compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Vendors must obtain required insurance coverage prior to contract execution.

The contract runs from execution through December 31, 2023, with four optional one-year renewal terms extending through December 31, 2027, subject to annual Board of Commissioners approval and appropriation of funds. The County reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors. Evaluation includes a responsiveness review and selection based on technical qualifications and cost, with potential oral interviews conducted by an evaluation committee. Proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct. Open Hand Atlanta Inc, based in Atlanta, Georgia, was awarded the contract (BOC# 23-0199) for $1,727,156.58.