Nutrition Services for Southern Nevada State Veterans Home

This is a formal request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Nevada Department of Administration Purchasing Division for Nutrition Services for the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH), a 180-bed skilled nursing facility. The successful vendor will be responsible for preparing and distributing three meals per day, 365 days a year, as well as maintaining a supply of nutritional snacks and providing snacks for resident activities. The vendor must meet specific requirements for nutritionally adequate and attractive meals adapted to the needs and preferences of the residents. The RFP requires pricing for all hourly and management staff, including front-line staff. The initial contract term is two years, with an option to renew for an additional two years. The mandatory walk-through will be held on September 28, 2020, and proposals are due by October 15, 2020.

The current vendor, Morrison Management Services, is eligible to participate in this RFP, and the current contract is not to exceed $2,800,000 over two years. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on the budget range or maximum award value for the contract. The RFP indicates that the State will provide and maintain all food transportation devices, and that a registered dietitian is on-site and available to guide menu planning, though vendors may include their own dietitian services in the per-meal pricing.