Operation of Senior Congregate Programs Service

The government authority located in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a contractor to coordinate, manage, and operate activities and programming for two senior centers. The selected provider must also serve meals to senior center participants, utilizing food prepared by a separately contracted food service vendor, Strong Fit Meals, LLC, doing business as Healthy Fresh Meals. The agency requires the contractor to resolve daily operational needs by maintaining proper food temperatures with necessary equipment, utilizing separate sinks for hand washing and food service, and managing clean-up by removing all food debris, spills, and waste. The scope of work covers the provision of sturdy, age-appropriate equipment, including tables and chairs suitable for older persons. The contractor must handle waste management by disposing of trash and recyclables in designated receptacles and ensuring these receptacles remain clean and lined. Additionally, the agency requires the provider to deliver door-to-door transportation to both senior centers, as well as transportation for scheduled field trips and shopping excursions. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of the work will take place either onsite or offsite depending on the specific program requirements. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and will award a contract with a duration of two years. The agency will host a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 13, 2026, to address preliminary inquiries. Bidders must submit all clarification questions no later than July 20, 2026. The agency has not yet disclosed the final proposal submission deadline or the specific evaluation criteria weights in the provided source.