RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent or designee to execute, on behalf of the Probation Department, a purchase order with Bay Cities Produce Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for purchase of whole and processed fresh fruits and vegetables at Juvenile Hall and Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility, for the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual cost of $150,000 is included in the Probation Department's annual budget and costs are partially offset by the National School Lunch Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Probation Department is required to provide residents detained at the Juvenile Hall and Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility with three meals and a snack each day. These meals must conform to the guidelines of Title 15 article 9 section 1461 CCR. In addition to the state mandated guidelines, breakfast and lunch must meet the requirements of the Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 to qualify for reimbursement through the National School Lunch Program.
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