RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Probation Department, a purchase order with Sysco Food Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide bulk foodstuffs for the residents of the John A. Davis Juvenile Hall and the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility for the period June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. The purchase order is eligible for two one-year extensions if agreed by both parties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of $500,000 is funded through County General Fund as well as the National School Meals Program.
BACKGROUND:
In January 2019, the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Probation Department, solicited bids for bulk foodstuffs. Sysco Foods was the vendor that was selected. The Probation Department is required to provide residents detained at the John A. Davis Juvenile Hall and the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility with three meals per day. These meals must conform to the guidelines of title 15 articles 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 (HFKA) to qualify for reimbursement through the National School Meals Program.
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