Request for Proposal (RFP) For Congregate Dining Meal Service Program

August 15, 2017

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies for the provision of Congregate Dining Meals Service Program. The awarded respondents will provide meals of various types, to older adults, age 60 years or older, at different locations throughout the city of Chicago. The designated congregate meal services providers shall be responsible for preparing and providing meals and related supplies to the nutrition sites as designated by DFSS. Catered meals are prepared and delivered to the nutrition site. On-site meals are prepared and served at the same site. On-site meal caterers will be responsible for hiring staff to serve the prepared food. Respondents can apply to provide catered meals, on-site meals or both.

ISSUED BY:
CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
AUGUST 14, 2017

All proposals shall be submitted via online to:

Nikki Garbis_Proutsos
Assistant Commissioner
Department of Family and Support Services
1615 W. Chicago Ave, 3rd Floor West
Chicago, Illinois 60622
The application can be accessed at:

http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=5130&x_proposal_type_id=46428

RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
September 5, 2017
AT 12:00 NOON CST

2017 Congregate Dining Meal Service Program Request for Proposal (RFP)

Attachment #1 2017 Congregate Dining Sites Map

Attachment #2 Nutrition Site Location Information List

Attachment #3 IDOA Nutrition Standards

Attachment #4 Sample Menus

Attachment #5 Menu Planning Standards

Attachment #6 Food Specifications for Cycle Menu (FSCM)

Attachment #7A Application for Program Support Nutrition Program

Attachment #7B Program Accessibility Self Evaluation 504

Congregate Dining Webinar web link