Kosher Menu Consultant
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015620
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking proposals from kosher meal consultants to develop and review religious dietary menus for incarcerated individuals across state prison sites. The primary deliverables include seasonal menu development for male and female populations, creating special religious and holiday menus, and providing comprehensive rabbinical oversight and approval for kosher meal programs. Consultants will be responsible for reviewing proposed menus and individual food items for ingredient compliance, offering guidance on food preparation and service operations related to religious dietary laws, and conducting site visits to evaluate menu procedures. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 26, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with an anticipated contract term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and potential extension options for up to three additional years. Evaluation criteria will focus on the work plan for deliverables, consultant qualifications and experience, and cost details, with responses requiring comprehensive documentation of proposed methodologies and personnel capabilities.
The procurement includes preference points for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse suppliers. Small, minority, women, disability, and veteran-owned businesses certified through the state's Small Business Procurement Program are encouraged to participate. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the contract allows for potential negotiation of additional tasks within the solicitation's scope. Contractors requiring registration assistance can contact the SWIFT Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100, Option 1. The solicitation emphasizes that suppliers must be fully registered as suppliers before potential award, and non-compliant responses will be automatically rejected. Interested consultants must demonstrate expertise in kosher dietary regulations, menu development, and religious food service practices to be considered for this specialized correctional food service contract.
Opportunity text
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking proposals from consultants to provide Kosher religious meal expertise to assist the DOC in ensuring menus offered to incarcerated individuals to meet their religious dietary guidelines and restrictions. Standard menus are developed at the system-wide management level with coordinating preparation guidelines, to accommodate accurate and consistent religious meal service at all of the State of Minnesota prison sites. Menus are revised seasonally twice per year and have a male version and a female version. Additionally, special religious menus are needed for state holidays, religious holidays, medical diets and other non-routine food service meals. The kosher meal program requires an annual statement of rabbinical oversight and approval. THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/SOLICITATION. Responders must submit their bids on the Supplier Portal. No non-electronic or email responses will be accepted. The response must be submitted no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. Your bid is not submitted until you select the 'Submit Bid' button. You will receive a confirmation message when your bid has been submitted. Print and save your confirmation. SWIFT CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE HELPDESK. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event in the Supplier Portal may contact the Contractor Assistance Helpdesk: 651.201.8100, Option 1. If your response does not comply with the solicitation requirements, it will be rejected. Thank you for your interest and participation. Note: Suppliers who are registered only as bidders must register as suppliers before being awarded an event. Make sure that the registration occurs prior to the notice of intent to award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Kosher_Menu_Consultant.pdf | ||
| pt_sample_contract_and_exhibits.pdf | ||
| KOSHER_MENU_CONSULT_RFP.docx | DOCX document | |
| KOSHER_MENU_CONSULT_RFP_RESPONSE.docx | DOCX document |
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