Nutritional Services at MVH CT and MVHDJJ

The Michigan Department of Veteran and Military Affairs is requesting proposals for nutritional services at Michigan Veteran Homes Chesterfield Township (MVH CT) and Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans (MVHDJJ), with proposals due September 9, 2026 under Request for Proposal No. 260000002176.

The contractor will provide comprehensive meal preparation, food service delivery, and dietary management for both facilities. Scope includes menu planning, meal preparation and timely delivery across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialized dietary accommodations; staffing and training; sanitation and infection control compliance; and invoicing accuracy. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to maintain nutritional operations in compliance with applicable dietary guidelines and health regulations.

The contract is effective December 2, 2026, with a transition-in and implementation phase through January 31, 2027, after which performance commences February 1, 2027. The initial term runs through January 31, 2029, with up to four additional one-year renewal periods at the State's sole discretion. Invoices for undisputed services are due within 45 days of receipt.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including $1 million Commercial General Liability, $5 million Umbrella Liability, $1 million Automobile Liability, $1 million Privacy and Security/Cyber Liability, and $1 million Crime/Fidelity Insurance, with all policies listing the State of Michigan as additional insured and written by A.M. Best A- VII or higher carriers.

The Service Level Agreement establishes performance standards with escalating financial penalties for non-compliance, including 100% acceptable meal quality, 100% on-time delivery, 100% sanitation compliance, no missed meal periods, 100% new-hire and annual training completion, 100% infection control documentation, quarterly review participation, and invoicing accuracy with 1–2% of monthly fees assessed for errors. The State reserves the right to apply assessed service credits against contractor payments or recover them directly.

The contractor must comply with Michigan prevailing wage requirements, federal provisions, nondiscrimination laws, data security protocols including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards compliance, and maintain all records for four years post-termination.