RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director, to execute a purchase order with Spike's Produce (#000362), in an amount not to exceed $450,000, for the purchase of fresh produce for the Department's children's food program, with the term January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The purchase order will increase expenditures by up to $450,000 over three years and it is budgeted from 50% State funds (California Department of Education) and 50% Federal funds (Administration for Children and Families).
[CFDA No. 93.600]
BACKGROUND:
The Department utilizes this company to furnish fresh produce to provide daily food service to the 19 childcare centers operated by the Department. Fresh produce is vital to the well-being of the children at the centers.
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