Congregate Meal Catering Services

The government authority in East Palo Alto, CA requires a vendor to provide congregate meal catering services tailored for an older adult population. The vendor must prepare meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients, deliver appropriate portion sizes, and offer balanced nutrition. The required scope includes menu planning with variety, seasonal items, and culturally diverse options, alongside dietary accommodations for vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free needs. Food service formats include individually packaged, family-style, buffet-style, or plated meals. The buyer estimates providing 20 to 25 lunches per day across five service days per week, totaling an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 annual meals. Eligibility requires USA-only onshore vendors, and the buyer specifies that performance of the work will be onsite. Bidders can submit responses digitally via email or online. The buyer lists the budget as "Looking for Proposal." The provided text contains no further evaluation criteria or key dates.