Head Start Child Care Food Program

Orange County, Florida is seeking a catering contractor for the Head Start Child Care Food Program (Project Y25-131-KS) to provide comprehensive meal services across multiple Head Start centers for the federal fiscal year 2024-2025. The procurement solicits a vendor to deliver breakfast, lunch, morning snack, and afternoon snack for children ages 1-18, with an estimated daily meal volume of 935 meals across nine different center locations. Bidders must be included on the CCFP Caterer List, possess proper licensing and permitting, and strictly comply with USDA meal pattern requirements. The contract term runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with potential renewals for up to four additional years based on performance and fund availability. Key submission requirements include electronic proposal submission through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by October 15, 2024, at 4:00 pm EST, with questions accepted until September 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST. Bidders must complete a comprehensive price schedule, conflict of interest questionnaire, and potentially provide references and performance bonds. Meal services must follow specific cycle menus with restrictions on pork and peanut products and accommodate children with disabilities.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing will be structured through unit pricing per meal type, with estimated serving periods of 88 days from January-May and 37 days from August-September. The total budget range is not explicitly stated, but the procurement suggests a substantial annual contract value given the daily meal volume and multiple service locations. The contract will be managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes serving as Procurement Division Manager and Kathy Saldutti as the primary contact point. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal civil rights regulations and integrate nutritious food service with organized care services. Technical support for the procurement process is available through OpenGov's Service Desk, with assistance accessible via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. The solicitation emphasizes nutritional standards, meal variety, and comprehensive service delivery for enrolled participants in the Head Start program.