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Item C11 Revised 2/95 Louis LaTorre,Director Social Services BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 12/17 -12/18/03 Division: Community Services Bulk Item: Yes X No Department: Social Services AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Amendment to Agreement between GA Food Service and Monroe County Bayshore Manor to renew contract for one additional year, January 1,2004- December 31, 2004. ITEM BACKGROUND: Contract signed by the Board of County Commissioners on December 18, 2002. Contract provides for contract renewal option of one or two more years. This will be the first year renewal. Actual price of meal is $2.71, which maintains meals at the original contract price. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners granted approval and authorized execution of initial Contract for food service with GA Food in December 2002 for January-December 2003. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Price per meal remains the same as last year, $2.71 per meal, exercising a one-year renewal option ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval TOTAL COST: $28,000.00 BUDGETED: Yes X No COST TO COUNTY: N/ A REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X Amount per Month N/ A Year N/A APPROVED BY: County Atty. L agement X DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: DOCUMENTATION: Included: X To Follow: _ Not Required _ DISPOSITION: Agenda Item #: C 'I MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT SUMMARY C()mr~ct wah: GA Food Service, Inc. Contract # - Effective Date: 1/1/2004 Expiration Date: 12/3 1/2004 Contract Purpose/Description: Provides meals to the residents of Bayshore Manor Contract Manager: Louis LaTorre 4572 Social Services (Name) (Ext. ) (Department/Stop #) for BOCC meeting on 12/17-12/18/03 Agenda Deadline: 12/2/03 CONTRACT COSTS Total Dollar Value of Contract: $ 28,000.00 Budgeted? Yes~ No 0 Account Codes: Grant S County :Ylatch: $ Current Year Portion: $ 28,000.00 00 I -61504-530-491- - - --- ADDITIONAL COSTS Estimated Ongoing Costs: $_/yr For: (Nor Inc!uCled In dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities. janitorIal. salaries. etc.) CONTRACT REVIEW DiVISIOn Director I ~/;~J Risk :Ytanagement mJ Yes~oD . /7 . ~. O.M.B.Purchasing /f':-.j,.. YesONo~ \:17J/' tl~L County Attomey i~:-' YesONo~ ~-#~ Comments: I&~ J ('~n~ ~J~.~ I'. - - h./ --cv- r ~ pm- (...OYl+~~ G\Y\.d ~,,~se'flM.t a.m('.n.J~td-s wrrl-4ir't no \t\~lIrqMe. y ~()~\~IC)"~ ~r +nd.e"'n..r,~...I-'OI'\/hDId hqrf1ll'lt~$ a5r&ftW>A+- as ('e1v,,...J b1 adll1li11'S1-r~l-,o" i1 i-rv("_~,o'" ~ ..' In vranC. ('~ ;,..-jt\e h C4,.e.. tJ..JCl \ 6rL t, VL / OMS Forry, R~vised 2,'27/01 Mep::.2 I ~-' 'I ""'j"" --"._ ) I / ~ I (... ~ ~_J,,-I c!JJ: ';/!/?;{ C fJ!y3 _,;;1 --'-."" . (1 L 'V' '/'~(111.r:7P1";/~' . Changes Needed ~ /(, YesONoLJ '/ ( Date Out AMENDMENT TO FOOD CONTRACT Amcndment No.3 - Bayshore Manor (AL4196) THIS AMENDMENT TO FOOD CONTRACT ("Amendment"), entered into between BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, a body corporate and politic existing under the laws of the Statc of Florida, ("Purchaser") and G.A. FOOD SERVICE, INC., a Florida corporation with offices in St. Petersburg, Florida ("Provider") amends the FOOD CONTRACT (hereinafter "Contract") this 19th day of November, 2003 as follows: RECITAL I. \VHEREAS, Purchaser operates an Assisted Living Facility ("ALF") by the name of Bayshore Manor ("Bayshore"). Bayshore requires the provision of meals for its participants, and the Purchaser has determined that Provider can provide the services required by Bayshore's feeding program in accordancc with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws relative to ALF. . 2. \VHEREAS, Purchaser has determined Provider performs services in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to the Older Americans Act funds and Agency for Health Care Administration pursuant to Ruler 58A- 6, as pertains to Adult Day Care facilities. 58A-s6.009(2)(g), F.A.C. 3. WHEREAS, Provider is a food catering service provider, established by the state to be a qualified provider of food-catering services. 4. WHEREAS, Purchaser bid its food service program via Bid No. 330-35-0-2002/LC ("Bid") on or about November 26,2002 for implementation on or about January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 ("Initial Term"). Bid also provides Purchaser and Provider (collectively referred to "the Parties") the option to extend Contract for two one-year terms. In addition, Bid provided Bayshore the option to piggyback onto Purchaser's contract commencing Initial Term. The Parties agreed to food service at a rate of $2.71 per meal for the Initial Term, and this rate was passed onto Bayshore 2003. 5. \VHEREAS, on or about October 29,2003, Purchaser and Provider agreed to extending and renewing Contract for 2004 and this extension and renewal option was also provided to Bayshore. To that end, on or about November 19, 2003, Bayshore expressed its written intent to renew its food service agreement with Provider for a term of one year, commencing January 1, 2004 and terminating December 31, 2004 at a rate of $2.71 per meal. Contract further provides the Parties and Bayshore the option to renew for an additional one-year term at the conclusion of the 2004 term. 6. WHEREAS, pursuant to Purchaser's request, Provider is extending the Contract with Purchaser and Bayshore for another one-year term, as evidenced by this Amendment, and shall provide Purchaser and Bayshore meals at the following rates: $2.71 per meal for the term of the Contract. NO\V, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained herein, thc Contract between the Parties is amcnded as follows: 1. Thc Parties' Contract is extended for a onc-year pcriod to begin January 1, 2004 and to tcm1inatc Dccember 31, 2004. 2. Thc priccs provided to Purchaser for the extendcd Contract term will be $2.71 per meal. This Amendment shall be effective January 1, 2004, or on the date which the Amendment has becn signed by both parties, whichever is later. All provisions to the Contract and any of its attachments, which may be In conflict with this Amendment are hereby superceded and shall conform to this Amendment. All provisions in the Contract that are not in conflict with this Amendment are still in full force and effect and are to be performed at the level specified in the Contract. . By reference herein, Amendment is made a part of the Contract. IN WITNESS \VHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this (two-page) Amendment to be executed by their undersigned officials, as duly authorized hereunder. (SEAL) ATTEST: PURCHASER: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE COUNTY Danny L. Kolhage, Deputy Clerk By: Its: Mayor/Chairman Dated: ,20_ PROVIDER: (SEAL) ~o~ Kenneth A. LoBianco, Secretary G.A. FOOD S By: Its: Dated: /7,~'3 !tij;EY / / 2 1996 Edition MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION MANUAL Indemnification and Hold Harmless for Other Contractors and Subcontractors The Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnifY and hold harmless Monroe County Board of County Commissioners from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage (including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by the Contractor or any of its Subcontractor(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of The Contractor or its Subcontractors in any tier, their employees, or agents. In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or suspended as a result of the Contractor's failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Contractor shall indemnifY the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay. The fIrst ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Contractor is for the indemnifIcation provided for above. The extent ofliability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement. TCS Administration Instruction #4709.3 96 1996 Edition WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to Florida Statute 440. In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than: $100,000 Bodily Injury by Accident $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits $100,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract. Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the state of Florida. If the Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor, as an authorized self- insurer, the County shall recognize and honor the Contractor's status. The Contractor may be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate ofInsurance, providing details on the Contractor's Excess Insurance Program. If the Contractor participates in a self-insurance fund, a Certificate ofInsurance will be required. In addition, the Contractor may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund upon request from the County. wet Administration Instruction #4709.3 87 1996 Edition GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum: . Premises Operations . Products and Completed Operations . Blanket Contractual Liability . Personal Injury Liability . Expanded Definition of Property Damage The minimum limits acceptable shall be: $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be: $100,000 per Person $300,000 per Occurrence $ 50,000 Property Damage An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the County. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements. GLl Administration Instruction #4709.3 53 1996 Edition VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the Contractor, prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for: . Owned. Non-Owned, and Hired Vehicles The minimum limits acceptable shall be: $100,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be: $ 50,000 per Person $100,000 per Occurrence $ 25.000 Property Damage The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfY the above requirements. VLl Administration Instruction #4709.3 80 Dec-03-03 03:34P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.02 AMENDMENT TO FOOD CONTRACT Amendment No.2 - Bayshore Manor (AL4I96) TIII~ .\\IENDMENT TO FOOD CONTRACT ("Amendment"), entered into between BOAHD OF C:OU~TY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, a body corporate and politic .':';i'.l.;l~ :mdcr the laws of the State of Florida, ("Purchaser") and G.A. FOOD SERVICE. INC.. ,j riCilia corporation with offices in St. Petersburg, Florida ("Provider") amends the FOOD COl\TH.\; ";' : b\.'femnfter "Contract") this day of 200 I as follows: RECITAL " ilEHEAS, Purchaser operates an Assisted Living Facility CALF") by the name of . 3:1\':;hore Manor (UBayshore"). Beyshore requires the provision of meals for its ':l!"lIClpants, and the Purchaser has determined that Provider can provide the services "~ql1ired by Bayshore's feeding program in accordance with all applicable federal, state, ."DUI~iY. and municipal laws relative to ALF. SHEH.EAS. Purchaser has determined Provider performs services in accordance with :.,;JeraL ~tate, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to the Older \mencans Act funds and Agency for Health Care Administration pursuant to Ruler 58A- 1, as pertains to Adult Day Care facilities. 58A-s6.009(2)(g). F.A.C. WHEREAS, on or about December 8, 1999, Purchaser and Provider (collectively, "the P:mies") entered into Contract for the provision of meals to the Bayshore, for a term of ..:n~ year. commencing January I, 2000 and terminating December 31, 2000. Contract 0ffers the Parties an option to renew for one year at the end of the Contract term WHEREAS, Provider is a food catering service provider, established by the state to be a .;::alIfied provider of food-catering services. '\IJEREAS. Purchaser provided correspondence to Provider dated June 25, 2001, ;"ldencmg Its desire to renew Contract for a one-year term to commence January I, 2002 end TO terminate on December 31,2002, '.\HEREAS, pursuant to Purchaser's request, Provider is extending the Contract with ;). !rC!l:lS~r for another one-year term, as evidenced by this Amendment, and shall provide :3av~hore mea.ls at the following rates: .' -.:...:...:.2-- per meal for the term of the Contract. '-:C\\, 'rUEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions contained herein ,,~I:' 'lm~:~: between the parties is amended as follows: 1. il1'~ ')';n:_~' Contract is extended for a one-year period to begin January 1, 2002 and to . <.!-.....1'- .:.-' .~t.~cenlber 31~ 2002. Dec-03-03 03:35P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.03 2. The :mces provided to Purchaser for the extended Contract term will be $ 2.55 per meal. This .-\l1l~ndll1ent shall be effective January 1, 2002, or on the date which the Amendment has been signed h' ! h ,t h partl es, whichever is later. All prO\h]l'::'; to the Contract and any of its attachments, which may be In conflict with this Amcmim-:I:l JL': 11'~rcby superceded and shall conform to this Amendment. All prm l:,j;;:'~ :n the Contract that are not in conflict with this Amendment are still in full force and effect :1:1~ ::!~' !o he performed at the level specified in the Contract. By rc(~; -':~::'.~ :;:.:rl'1I1. Amendment is made a part of the Contract. i;". '\ IT:\ESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this (two-page) Amendment to be execur..::: h: their undersigned officials, as duly authorized hereunder. (SEAL) ATIEST PURCHASER: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MONROE COUNTY Danny [. Kc.i huge. Deputy Clerk By: Its: Dated: George R. Neugent Mayor/Chairman ,2001 PROVIDER: (SEAL I ATTES~ / A~- Kenneth _ / f) ./~)~ ',.,Ii3lanco. Secretary 2 Dec-03-03 03:35P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.04 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT Bayshore Manor nus AMENDMENt made this 7-1 ~ day of /'I" ~ , 2000, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, a body corporate and politic existing under the Jaws of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the Sponsor, and GA Food Service. Inc., a Florida corporation whose mailing address is 12200 32"" Court North. Sl Petersburg, Florida, hereinafter called the Caterer. WITNESSETII WHEREAS. the parties hereto did enter into an agreement dated December 8, 1999, for the provision of meals at Bayshore Manor, an Assisted Living Facility operated b~ Monroe County; and ',. WHEREAS, said agreement provided an option to the Sponsor to renew the contract twice, each time for an additional year; and WHEREAS, the Sponsor has elected to exercise said option for the benefit of Bayshore Manor residents; now, therefore, IN CONSIDERA nON of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows: I. The Sponsor elects to renew the contract for an additional year pursuant to the contract entered December 8, 1999. 2. The effective date of this amendment is January I, 200 1 and shall extend through December 31, 2001. paragraph G of the contract, entered into December 8, 1999, shall be amended to provide for the cost per meal to be $2.55 for the period covered by this amendment. All other tems and conditions of tile contract dated December 8, 1999, as previously ! amended shall remain in full force and effect. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ~F MONROE COUNTY, .F. LORIDA /J //'1 g .-/ .r:' . J By: 8'- /". {-L~(\'~ Mayor/Chainnan ......., ".. ...., : L. KOLHAGE. CLERK .~~..~~ eputy C rk (SEAL) Attest: GA FOOD SERVICE, INC. Secretary BY'~ {2 ~ Dec-03-03 03:35P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.05 ~ CONTRACT TIIIS AGREEtvlliNT made this 8 ~ day of .D e G eo tTI b e.r" , 19~, by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, a body corporate and politic existing under the laws of the . State of Florida, hereinafter called SPONSOR, and G. A. FOOD SERVICE, INC., a Florida corporation whose mailing address is 12200 32ndCourtNorth,St. Petersburg, Flori~ hereinafter called CATERER. WIT N E SSE T H: WHEREAS, SPONSOR desires to purchase meals for clients of Bayshore Manor, an Assisted Living Facility licensed by the State of Florida and operated by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida and WHEREAS, CATERER desires to supply meals to Bayshore Manor under the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT, now therefore in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and premises herein contained, the parties agree as follows: A. CATERER agrees to furnish meals in accordance with Attachment "A" of this AGREEMENT. B. SPONSOR agrees to pay CATERER for meals purchased within thirty (30) days of receipt by SPONSOR or CATERER'S invoices. The Parties agree that payments may be made and will be accepted, in whole or in part, by check. c. The Parties agree that SPONSOR must place weekly food orders with CATERER no later than Wednesday of each week. D. The obligations of the Parties to this AGREErvffiNT are subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated annually for the purchase of food by SPONSOR. Dec-03-03 03:36P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.06 E. CATERER agrees to deliver weekly food orders placed by SPONSOR no later than Friday of each week and that frozen food will be maintained at or below ZERO DEGREES Fahrenheit from the time it leaves CATERER'S processing plan until the time it is delivery to Bayshore Manor. -F. The Parties understand and agree that the number of breakfast meals, lunch meals and dinner meals ordered and to be supplied may vary from week to week due to changes in SPONSOR'S client population. "- G. Parties agree that throughout the term of this AGREEMENT the unit cost per meal will be TWO DOLLARS AND FORTY EIGHT ($2.48) CENTS, provided that and as long as both this AGREEl\.1ENT and that certain agreement entered into by and between G. A. Food Service, Inc. and the Monroe County Nutrition III-C program, commencing on January 1,2000 and terminating on January 1, 2001, continue in full force and effect. DJJRATION OF AGRfEMEN! This AGREE~NT shall continue in full force and effect, from 12:01 AM, January 1,2000 until 12:01 AM, December 31, 2000. SPONSOR shall have the option of renewing the AGREE~NT for A PERIOD OF ONE (1) calendar year at the end of which SPONSOR will have the option of renewing the AGREEMENT for one (I) additional calendar year. Ifan option(s) is exercised, it shall be on the same terms and conditions as the AGREEMENT, excepting only an increase in the unit cost per meal to match any rise in the cost of living index as provided by the Federal Government in November of the year(s) preceding the year(s) for which the option(s) is exercised and providing that the Monroe County Nutrition IIl-C program also simultaneously exercises its agreement option(s). AMmNDMlliNTSTOAGREENrnNT This AGREEMENT may be amended at any time subsequent to its execution by both parties by the parties signing and executing such an amendment(s). Dec-03-03 03:36P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.07 hJQJ1CE Any notice required by this AGREEMENT to be made by either party shall be made by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested as follows: I.. SPONSOR CATERER Name: Name: G.A. FOOD SERVICEr INC. Address: Address: 12200 32nd Court North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 FLORIDA LAW Both parties will at all times, during the duration of this AGREEMENT, comply with all applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws. Both parties agree that the proper jurisdiction and venue of any claim(s) arising under this AGREEMENT shall be in Monroe County, Florida. Dec-03-03 03:37P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.OS This is to certify that this AGREEMENT as approved by Bayshore Manor and the Monroe County Administrator was ratified by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on the 'b4..~ day of 1) e..c:.Q,.~\~Q-( , 19 C\ ~ . { A CL -- By~b.O c...~p~ Deputy Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS L. KOLHAGE, OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By cSL~-F~ Mayor/Cha erson G. A. FOOD SERVICE, INC. ~caauact.doc Dec-03-03 03:37P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.09 ATTACHMENT "A" ENTREENEGET ABLE LUNCH AND DINNER MEAL COMPONENTS It is required that on frozen lunch and dinner entrees SPONSOR wHl include the remaining components of the meals, i.e., milk, buner, bread, fresh fruit/dessert. and juice. These must meet standards as stated in Meals Standards (see Appendix II). Breakfast = optional; Lunch = 96; Supper = 112 These meals will be purchased weekly on SPONSOR'S menu.cycle of six (6) weeks. 1. The lunch and dinner entree/vegetable component must each consist of a minimum of 3 oz. cooked. edible meat or comparable, alternative protein food source and two (2) 4 oz. drained weight servings of vegetables and fruits. These entree/vegetable components must be of such quality when fresh components are added to them, consisting of milk. dessertS, bread and margarine, that each com- plete lunch and dinner meal contains one.third (1/3) of the daily recommended dietary allowance for adults 51 years of age and older as established by the Food and Nuuition Board of the National Academy of Science - National Research Council. 2. These preportional unitized entrees and vegetables shall have no salt or sugar added. 3. They must be sealed and clearly labeled with entree contents and proper heating instrUctions, with letters large enough to be read by the visually impaired. 4. They must consistently be produced in a United States Department of Agriculture inspected and approved plant. 5. All meal components that require reheating must be packaged in a container with lid that can be warmed in either a convection or microwave oven. 6. If frozen, they ~ust be delivered to Bayshore Manor at temperatures no greater mal: ,ero (0) degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to the above, CATERER must provide, with each food delivery to Bayshore Manor, as many of the following items appropriate for the number of meals required by Bayshore Manor, at no cost: Margarine. haimets; 23xl7x47 can liners; individual salt. pepper. sugar and '\weefener; hand towets: individuat Thousand Island dre:;sing: indiv!ctuat french da1aIinvan.doc Dec-03-03 03:37P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.lO dressing; individual salad dressing; individual tea bags; individual tartar sauce~ paper placements; 8 oz. squat foam cups; # 1 0 paper bags; plastic knives, forks and spoons; napkins; J.nd 8 oz. foam drink cups. MENUS Menus are to be submitted BY CATERER to the Bayshore Manor Sr. Administrator for approval at least eight (8) weeks prior to the implementation of each menu cycle. Menu plans as approved throughout the year must be adhered to, unless changed by mutual agreement between CATERER and the Sr. Administrator of Bayshore Manor. CATERER must work with the Bayshore Manor Sr. Administrator throughout the tenn of the agreement and change menus and meal procedures to assure acceptable meal content and quality . CATERER will observe ethnic, religious and seasonal preference of specified foods (Le., religious holidays) in consultation with the Bayshore Manor Sr. Administrator. All menus submitted BY CATERER wili include grading specifications ofitems (entrees/vegetables) and should contain meals which can be implemented and adhered to throughout the term of the agreement. Additionally, SPONSOR agrees to provide to Bayshore Manor, within forty eight (48) hours of a telephone or fax request by the Bayshore Manor Sr. Administrator. non- perishable, packaged food sufficient to supply the two thirds ofthe daily recommended dietary allowances for persons aged Sl years and older for as many as twenty (20) people for a period of fifteen (IS) days. REGtJLATIONS FOR ASSISTED IJVlNG FACILITY MEALS Each meal provided under this agreement must contain at least one-third (1/3) of the cwrent Recommended Dietary Allowances. Confonnity to this requirement will be assured by planning menus using the following criteria: 1. Each llli'"lch and dinner meal shall contain a three oz. cooke~ edible portion of meat, fish or rowi. An equiValt.l'1t aulOunt of meat alternates, individually or in combination may be used no more than once per week for variety. Meat alternates include cooked dry beans. peas. lentils, nuts, nut butter (peanut butter and others), or producLS made from these foods. Alternates for the protein in one oz. of cooked lean meat include one-fourth cup cottage cheese: one oz. cheddar cheese; one egg; one-half cup cooked dry beans, peas or lentils (garbanzos. lima beans. black-eyed peas, pinto beans. red beans. etc.); two tablespoons of nut bun.er . a. GroWld meat may be used in entrees no more than twice in one week. Dec-03-03 03:3BP Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.II b. [f served twice in one week. the ground meal shall be served at least once in "solid" form. such as meat loaf. Salisbury steak. stuffed peppers. etc. 2. Each lWlcn and dinner meal shall contain twO (2) one-half cup servings (drained volume) of different vegetables or fruits. or their juices. including: a. A vitamin A-rich food shall be served at least three times per week. A vitamin A-rich food is a single serving or a combination of two servings at the same meal that provide at least one-third of the RDA for the vitamin. These include carrots. cantalope. broccoli. pwnpkin. sweet potatO(~S, winter squash (butternut. acorn, etc.) and all deep green leafy vegetables. b. A vitamin C-rich food must be served daily. A vitamin C-rich food is a single serving or a combination of two servings at'the same meal that provide at least one-third of the RDA for that nutrient. Fonified full- strength juices. defined as fruit juices that are 100 percent natural juice with vitamin C added, may be counted as a vitamin C-rich food. (1) Partial strength or simulated fruit juices or drinks. even when fonifie~ may not count as vitamin C sources. (2) The required 20 mg. ofvitaInin C may come from no more than two food items. C. Sweet potatoes and yams may be counted as either vegetablclfruit nr: bread requirement. but not both groups in one meal. Rice. noodles. spaghetti. macaroni. and grits may not be counted as a vegetablclfruit. d. Vegetable soup may be used to fulfill one portion of the vegetable/fruit requirement if the soup contains at least one-half cup of vegetables per serving of soup. e. Dried bCllIlS. peas or lentils may be used to fulfill the fruit/vegetable requirement. However. if used as a fruit/vegetable. they cannot be COWlled as a meat/meat alternate in the same meal. f. Congealed salad may be used to fulfill one portion of the fruit/vegetable only if the 'salad contains at least one-haif cup of vegetables or fruit per ::erving of the salad. g. Fruits used as a dessert cannot also be counted as a serving of vegetablel frui t in the same meal. h. A good balance of succulent and starchy vegetables which present contraSt In color. texture, temperature and shape shall be used. Starchy vegetables should be limited to one per meal (com, lima beans. potatoes. dried bean.s. black-eyed peas. hominy). Dec-03-03 03:38P Bayshore Manor 292 4477 P.12 3. Each lunch and dinner meal shall contain one serving of whole grain or enriched bread. biscuits. muffins, rolls, sandwich buns. cornbread. other hot breads, or a bread alternate. a. Bread alternates include enriched or whole grain cereals or cereal products such as rice, spagheni, macaroni, noodles. dwnplings, pancakes, waffles, tortillas and grits. b. Sweet potatoes or yams can be counted as meeting either the bread requirement or the vegetable/fruit requirement, but not both groups in the same meal. c. Enriched and whole-grain flour, meal, cereals and cereal products shall be used. 4. Each lWlch and diImer meal shall contain one teaspoon or fortified margarine except for those meals that may be higher than average in fat content. In these cases, the PDAA or AAA Nutrition Consultant may approve the elimination of the margarine for that meal only. 5. Each 1 UIlch and dinner meal shall contain one (1) one-half cup serving of a dessert. The use of simple desserts, such as fruit. fruit juice, pudding gelatin desserts. ice cream, ice milk or sherbet is encouraged. a. Fruit juice may be used no more than one time per week as the dessert item. If juice is used as the dessert, the total caloric content of the meal must be a minimum of 750 calories. b. Baked goods such as cookies. cake. pie and similar foods may be used as the dessert no more tbm 50 percent of the time. 6. Each lWlch and dinner meal shall contain eight oz. of fortified low-fat milk. a. All milk and milk fluid products for drinking pwposes shall be purchased and served in the individual container in which they were packaged at the milk plant. 7. Coffee. ~ea. decaffeinated beverages. soft clri.nks and fnrit flavored drinks may be used, b~t $h.::.l! r.::lt b: ::=:.;.~:;:c ~ f~;l1ing fir., pm of the meal panern require- ments. daIaIlnvan.doc