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Resolution 066-1985 Louis LaTorre, Director Social Services Department RESOLUTION NO. 066 -1985 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN FOOD SERVICE MANAGE- MENT SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS PARTICIPATING IN THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT TITLE III-C NUTRITION PROGRAM. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, is hereby authorized to approve and execute an Agreement by and between Food Service Management Systems of Florida and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, a copy of same being attached hereto, for the purpose of providing meals for senior citizens participating in the Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Program. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 8th day of March, A.D. 1985. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA \ -......,,'C\" ~ ("'>"~ By ~"JI..'~\ -,I:> .- Mayor/Chairman (Seal) Attest: D...lliNX L. KOLHAGE, ~lerk c/2L~~ Llc I APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY. BY -~ ('>- AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ____ day of , 1985, 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 the SPONSOR, and the FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, whose mailing address is 760 N.E. 28th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the SPONSOR desires to utilize the food preparation facilities of the CONTRACTOR for the purpose of providing meals for senior citizens participating in the Older Americans Act Title III-C, Nutrition Program, and the CONTRACTOR is willing to provide for said services upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations to be performed by the respective parties hereunder, the parties hereby agree and undertake as follows: I The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to furnish meals, in accordance with Attachments "A" and "'6" of this Agreement and at the prices therein specified, to senior citizens participating in the Older Americans Act Title III-C, Nutrition Program, such meals to be furnished at the various locations as shown on Attachment "A" or at locations subsequently agreed to by the parties. II The SPONSOR agrees to reimburse the CONTRACTOR for meals served according to the aforesaid schedule, payment to be made to the CONTRACTOR no more than thirty (30) days after receipt by the SPONSOR of the CONTRACTOR'S claim. Claims for reimbursement shall be rendered as promptly as practicable after the 10th day in each month. III The meals to be provided by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this agreement are to be in accordance with Attachments "A" and "'6" r.---"., (1' 't_..t' hereto. The CONTRACTOR may, upon request of the SPONSOR, make substitutions for the items of the regular menus. IV Meals will be provided five days a week, Monday through Friday, year round except as shown on Attachment "A" hereto. It is agreed that individual service sites for whom the SPONSOR is responsible will by 9:30 A.M. notify the CONTRACTOR of the number of meals needed for that day, except if the SPONSOR does not notify the CONTRACTOR by 9:30 A.M. as aforesaid, the maximum number of meals shown on Attachment "A" hereto shall be prepared, delivered, and charged for by the CONTRACTOR and paid for by the SPONSOR. The SPONSOR shall pay for only the actual number of meals delivered. It is agreed and understood that the number of meals which the CONTRACTOR is obligated to provide shall not exceed 257. above the maximum estimated number. If the SPONSOR desires to have the CONTRACTOR provide additional meals, the CONTRACTOR shall be notified accordingly in advance, in which event the CONTRACTOR, may, but shall not be obligated to, furnish such additional meals. V The SPONSOR hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CONTRACTOR from and against any and all liability which may at any time be asserted or claimed by any person, natural or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the performance by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the purposes thereof, and that liability insurance be provided to effectuate the purposes herein stated, except in case of food poisoning or contamination, at which time responsibility shall be determined. It is hereby mutually understood and agreed that the CONTRACTOR in the performance of its obligations under this agreement is and shall be an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of the SPONSOR. VI If additional services are requested by the SPONSOR, the parties shall mutually negotiate for the additional services, -.... ',," r ., , . including cost of providing same to be paid to the CONTRACTOR. VII The obligations of the CONTRACTOR under this agreement are subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated annually for its purposes by Monroe County, Florida, and/or the availability of funds through contract or grant programs. VIII This Agreement shall continue in effect from January 1, 1985 to and including the 31st day of December, 1985, at which time the SPONSOR shall have the option to renew this agreement for a period of one (1) additional year upon the same terms and conditions excepting only that the price per meal shall be increased by an amount equal to the rise in the "cost of living" index as such information is provided by the Federal Government. IX This Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving written notice to the other party of its intention so to do thirty (30) days prior to said termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By Mayor/Chairman (SEAL) Attest: Clerk FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA By President (SEAL) Secretary APP VED AS TO F~N~~ J1 A GAL SU:FICIE~~ BY Attorney's Office ,,~ . . {l'.\ .~ . ATTACHHENT "A" (Annexed to and made a part of Agreement terminating December 31, 1985, between the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, and Food Service Management Systems of Florida.) Relative to Food Service Management Systems of Florida providing lunches for' the aged at Douglass School, the Armory and Big Pine the following items are agreed to: 1. A. Douglass & Armory - Food to be prepared off site and delivered in bulk by van between 11:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. Disposable ware will be used and supplied by the Sponsor. Contractor's responsibility will cease when food is delivered and unloaded at meal site. No serving labor will be provided. The Contractor will provide appropriately insulated food covers and transfer pan which will be properly sterilized. B. Big Pine - Food to be prepared at the Contractor's kitchen and transferred in bulk by van between 11:30 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. Disposable ware will be used for serving and supplied by the Sponsor. Contractor's responsibility will cease when food is delivered and unloaded at meal site. No serving labor will be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor will provide appropriately insulated food covers and transfer pan which will be properly sterilized by the Contractor. If food is not delivered by 12:35 P.M." Sponsor may order, at Contractor's expense, food of comparable quality and quantity for consumption that day. (i.e. Island Jim's). 2. All food delivered by the Contractor will meet temperature standards as defined in Attachment "B", section C.3 (Minimum Service Standards. Food Preparation.) 3. Food safety requirements as defined in Attachment "B", section C.4 (Minimum Service Standards. Food Safety.) will be met by the Contractor. 4. Food service facilities will provide proof of sanitation inspections performed within previous six months, and the Sponsor will periodically inspect the sanitary conditions of food preparation, packaging and storage areas. 5. Meals will be provided daily, Monday through Friday, except for the following dates: a. New Year's Day - Tuesday, January 1, 1985 b. Martin Luther King's Birthday - Tuesday, January 15, 1985 c. Washington's Birthday Observance Monday, February 18, 1985 d. Good Friday April 5, 1985 e. Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 1985 f. Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 1985 g. Labor Day Monday, September 2, 1985 h. Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 1985 i. Veteran's Day Monday, November 11, 1985 j. Thanksgiving Day Observance - Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, 1985 k. Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 1985 6. Meals provided will be charged at a per meal rate of: Douglass & Armory - Big Pine Key $2.23, 2.43. -" o " , All condiments and beverages to be included in meal cost quoted. (The Sponsor is tax exempt.) 7. Menus will be planned by the Contractor and approved by the Nutrition Director. Menus will be planned with consideration of special needs of elderly, ethnic and regional dietary preferences, food item variation, seasonal availability of foods and available equipment for food preparation. Each meal served must provide at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Menus will receive final approval by the State (HRS) Nutrition Consultant. The minimum menu pattern to be followed for senior citizens is specified in Attachment "B", Section C.l. (Minimum Service Standards. Meal Planning.) 8. Special meals for dietetic or medical purposes cannot be prepared due to the lack of proper equipment and trained personnel. 9. The minimum and maximum number of meals per site is as follows unless both parties agree in writing to an increase or decrease: SITE MINIMUM MAXIMUM Douglass Armory Big Pine Home Deliveries 55 60 18 25 80 85 40 40 10. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make sure all items on the menu are delivered to each site in bulk. 11. If food does not meet proper specifications, the Sponsor will not be required to pay. Any situation of this nature will be brought to the attention of the Contractor and the Nutrition Director and agreed upon by both parties. 12. Unless the Contractor is notified of a modified number of meals by 9:30 A.M., the maximum number of meals allotted will be prepared, delivered and charged. 13. Meals to be delivered to homes will be dished at Contractor's kitchen by Sponsor personnel and/or Contractor staff and delivered by the Sponsor. 14. Any problems or areas of interest will be brought to the attention of the Contractor by the Nutrition Director. 15. Special functions, i.e., picnics, birthday parties, etc., must be scheduled and approved at least 15 days in advance by the Contractor. 16. The responsibility for the care and maintenance of serving sites at Douglass, Big Pine and the Armory is the responsibility of the Sponsor. 17. The Contractor's financial records will be open to the Sponsor for audit purposes, and information concerning labor and raw food costs, insurance coverage, bonding, and food cost changes will be available to the Sponsor for reporting purposes. 18. The Sponsor has authorized the Nutrition Program to operate 250 days per year. Through mutual agreement by both Sponsor and Contractor, the operation of any site can be discontinued at any time and for any length of time. -=-"'. r:----.. 19. Kitchen Equipment owned by Sponsor and used by Contractor will be maintained by Contractor. 20. Commodity usage in food preparation to be only by pre-agree- ment by both parties. 21. Sample meals will be provided by Contractor at the rate of four p~r month for quality and appeal check by Sponsor. " " \ ,-' " . , ~ , ~ !~~:.:-~ .~:.~~~:_l~~ March 31, 1 G31 .~ .( Appendix B ._t, 1 .~:, CONGREGATE MEALS A. DEFINITION OF SERVICE. A co'n- gregate meal is a hot or other appropriu.te nutritionally balanced meal that mel'?ts one-third of the current daily Recom- mended Dietary Allowances (RDA) serv.ed in a strateg~cally located center to older perso.ns. B. GOAL OF SERVICE. To provide eligible persons, particularly those in greatest social and economic need, with low cost, nutritionally sounp meals served in strategically located centers such as schools, churches, community centers, senior centers, and other publi'c or private facilities where they can obtain other social and rehabilitative services. Besides promoting better health among the older segment of the population through improved. nutrition, such a pro- gram is aimed at reducing the isolation of old age and offering older persons the op- portunity to live their remaining years in dignity. ~ ~. (4\" ( C.MINIMUM SERVICE STANDARDS. . 1. MEAL PLANNING. . (a) Meal service should be planned so that food is available for at least one- half hour after serving time begins to enable individuals who may not arrive at a specific time to participate in the meal. (b) The special needs of the elderly must be considered in all menu planning, food selection, and meal preparation. (c) Menus must be: (1) Planned in advance for a minimum of four weeks in a format pro. vided by the Program Office. (2) Certified in writing as pro- viding a minimum of one-third of the cur. rent Recommended Dietary Allowances ( . . , (I'cllJ(! "'" d ''':,,(11) (' HrS~1140 (RDA) established by the Food and Nutri- tion Board of the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council by the dietitian or nutritionist whose ser- vices are utilized by the project. (3) Submitted for review and ap. proval by the AAA Nutrition Consultant at least four weeks prior to use for nutri- tional adequacy and inclusion of USDA donated food, if applicable. Menus must be transmitted to the AAA to arrive on the first of the month four weeks prior to their anticipated use. An approved cycle menu may not be repeated for more than six months. a, Revisions may be required by tile AAA's Nutrition Consultant based upon the review. Appropriate comments will be returned to service providers. Copies of corrected menus must be resubmitted to the AAA within one week of receipt of comments. (4) Dated and posted in a con.. spicuous location in each congregate meal site as well as the preparation area. (5) Filed, as served, for a period of one year both by service provider and the AAA for purposes of audit. (6) Adhered to, subject to seasonal availability of food items, as well as availability of USDA donated foods, if applicable. Substitutions for the approved menu must be minimal and ap- proved prior to use by the Provider. A list that includes the date of substitution, the original menu item, and the substitution made must be submitted to the AAA at the end of each month. (7) Planned with consideration for the following: a. Special needs of tile elder- ly, such as the restricted use of sugar, salt and saturated fats. b. Religious, ethnic, cultural and regional dietary practices or , . ,\ ppCnlhx II ror IIItS:'>1 I.lll.t "" I ;'l0.) ~~ , , .~ \. preferences of the participants. if reasonable and feasible. c. Food items within the meat, vegetable. fruit, and dessert groups shall be varied within the week and not repeated on the same days of con- secutive weeks. d, Variety of food and prepara- tion methods including color, combina- tions, texture, size, shape, taste and ap- pearance. foods. e. Seasonal availability of '... . ~\ f. Available equipment for food preparation. (d) Each meal served must provide at least one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances. Thereforo, the following meal pattern requirements are established: (1) MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATE GROUP. Three ounces of cooked, edible portion of meat, fish, fowl, eggs or cheese. An equivalent amount of meat alternates, individually or in combination, may be used occasionally for variety. Meat alternates include cooked dried beans, peas, lentils, nuts or nut butter. Alternates for the protein in one ounce of cooked lean meat include: ,3.. One-fourth cup cottage , . ,- 5, cheese, :,. b. Dele ounce cheddar cheese. c. One egg. d. One-half cup cooked dried beans, peas or lentils. (Garbanzos, lima beans, black-eyed peas, p.into beans; red beans, etc.) ., e. Two tablespoons peanut butter. (2) VEGETABLE AND FRUIT . GROUP. Two different one half cup serv- ings (four ounces drained weight): ~'. a. One-half cup serving of a '" . vitamin A rich food shall be served a . . . ,-- M.lrcli 31, lD81 ~- -.' mUllmum of three times per week. A vitamin A rich food is defined as a single food serving that provides a minimum of . one-third of the RDA for that nutrient,'or a "combination of no more than two one-half cup servings at the same meal which '.together provide at least one-third of the .RDA for that nutrient. b. One-half cup serving of a - vitamin C rich food must be served daily. A vitamin C rich food is defined as a single food serving that provides a minimum of one-third of the RDA for that nutrient, or a combination of no more than two one-half cup servings at the same meal which together provide at least one-third of the RDA for that nutrient. Vitamin C rich foods include raw or cooked citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, melons, berries, dark green leafy vegetables, etc. Fortified full strength juices are defined as "fruit juices that are 100 percent natural juice' with vitamin C added." Partial strength or simulated fruit juices or drinks, even when forti fied, may not count as vitamin C sources. c. It is noted that: 1. Rice, spaghetti, macaroni and noodles are not vegetables but "bread alternates". Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams are consid9red vegetables. 2. Vegetable soup may be used to fulfill one portion of the vegetable and fruit requirement if the soup contains at least one-half cup of vegetables. per serving of soup. 3, Dried peas, beans, or lentils may be used to fulfill the fruit and vegetable requirement. HO\...,ever; if used to fulfill this requirement they c.:mnot simultaneously fulfill the protein requirement. 4. Congealed salad may be used to fulfill one portion of the vegetable and fruit requirement if the salad '~" U.2 \ :: .- l\'l'Tilt J 1"II';~n' "/1" r--- .. l' " , (l'U<J11 'l'11n.:u of.' SUVC, . , MJrch 31, 1931 -,.. , ,"-...,., HF,Si':1141 ,( con t a ins a tie a s ton e, h a I f cup '0 f vegetables or fruit per serving of tile salad. . 5. Fruit used as a dessert may not-.be counted toward the required two servings of vegetables and fruits!. (3) BREAD OR BREAD ALTER: NATE GROUP. a. One serving whole grain or enriched bread, biscuits, muffins, rolls, sandvlich buns, cornbread or other hot breads. b. Bread alternates may in- clude enriched or whole grain cereals or cereal products such as spaghetti, macaroni, dumplings, pancakes, waffles and tortillas. c. When available and ap- propriate (e.g., ethn ic preferences) yams, plantains, and sweet potatoes may be substituted for the bread requirement. However, when used to fulfill the bread requirement, they cannot be simultaneously used to fulfill the vegetable and fruit requirement. d. Whenever possible, enrich- ed or whole grain flour or meal should be used in place of unenriched flour or meal. (4) BUTTER OR FORTIFIED MARGARINE. One teaspoon. (5) DESSERT GROUP. One half cup serving. All fruits and simple desserts ,such as puddings, gelatin desserts, ice cream, ice m ilk and sherbet may be used. Cake, pie, cookies and similar foods are also included but should be limited in use. (6) 'MILK GROUP. a. Eight ounces of fortified whole, skim, low fat milk and buttermilk or the calcium equivalent. b. All mill, and fluid milk pro. ducts for drinking purposes shall be pur- chased and served in the individual con. tainer in which they were packaged at the ( milk plant, or shall be served from an ap- proved bulk milk dispenser of sanitary design, construction, and operation. c. If a cultural or ethnic preference precludes the acceptance of milk with the meal, the following may be substituted for eight ounces of milk. 1. One and one-half cups cottagf cheese. 2. One and one-half ounce: American cheese. 3. One and one-half cups ice milk 0' ice cream. 4. One and one-half cups custard. 5, One cup yogurt. (e) Coffee, tea, decaffeinated beverages, soft drinks, and fruit flavored drinks may be used, but not as a substitute for milk. (f) Vitamins or mineral sup- plements may not be provided with Title III-C funds. (g) Nutrition service providers shall provide special menus, where feasi- ble and appropriate, to meet the par- ticular dietary needs arising from the health requirements, religious beliefs, or ethnic backgrounds of eligible in- dividuals. CI) Menus for modified diets may be provided for health reasons. (2) A written or documented oral order must be on record for each in- dividual on a modified diet, and the order must be reviewed annually with the par- ticipant's physician. (3), Mod i fie d 0 r the rap e uti c menus must be planned and prepared under the supervision of a registered dietitian. (4) A current diet manual. ap- proved by the PDAA Nutrition Consultant, must be lIsed as the basis for therapeutic or modified menu planning. (5) In determining feaSibility and appropriateness, the provider must use " Jl.;] If! , " ~) ,I. HRSM'140.! ,. ---", . . 1111/\',:H:.lI.;:n "II" .' (.,\ I ..,., ~ (['de.le hHll' U[ SIJvcri) -..- .-..... ----.....--.. MJrch 31,10131 the following criteria: a. Whether there are su ffi. cient numbers of persons who need the special menus to make their provision practical. b. Whether the food and skills necessary to prepare the special menus are available in the planning and service area. 2. FOOD PROCUREMENT. (a) All food procurement must be transacted in accord with policies and procedures set forth in HRSM 55-1 and "Federal Food Services Contract Provi- sions" herein. (b) All foods procured shall be of good quality' and shall be obtained from sources which conform to Federal, State and local regulatory standards for quali- ty, sanitation, and safety. Food from. unlabeled rusty, leaking, broken con- tainers or cans with side seam dents, rim dents or swells shall not be used. 3. FOOD PREPARATION. (a) When nutrition service is designed to serve meals at more than one congregate meal site, efforts should be made to have all meals prepared at one faCility and then delivered to the various sites. For the most economical delivery of meals, the duplication in staffing and equipping food preparation facilities at more than on~ congregate meal site should be minimized. (b) State and local fire, health, sanitation and safety regulations ap- plicable to the particular type of food preparation and ..,meals delivery system used by the provider must be adhered to in all stages of food service operations. (c) All staff worldng in the prepara. tion of food m us t be u nd er the su pervi- sion of a person who will insure the ap- plication of hygienic techniques i1nd practices in food handling, preparation and service. This supervisory person shall , ~ .. consult with the provider's nu'trition con. sultant. (d) Tested quantity recipes, .ad. 'lusted to yield the number of servings needed, must be used to achieve the con- .sistent and desirable quality and quantity Df meals. . (e) All foods must be prepared and served in a manner to preserve optimum flavor and appearance, while retaining nutrients and food value. (f) Hot food must be served at a minimum of 140 of. Neutral foods should be served at a neutral temperature. Cold food must be served at a maximum of 40oF. (g) More than one meal per day may be provided. If a second meal is pro- vided, the combination of the two meals must provide at least two.thirds of the RDA if these are to be reported as two meal service- units. 4. FOOD SAFETY. (a) All foods used in a nutrition ser- vice must meet standards of quality, sanitation and safety applying to foods that are processed commercially and pur- chased by the Provider. (b) No food prepared, frozen or 'canned in the home may be used in meals provided by a service financed through Ti- tle III-C. (c) Only commercially processed. frozen or canned food, or approved by the USDA and the FDA, may be used. 5. USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE. Con- gregate meals programs shall take such steps as necessary to assure that max- imum numbers of older persons 'within the service area benefit from the USDA food CJssistance program. Each recipient of an award shall: (a) Provide the opportunity for, and assist all nutrition participants who desire food stamps to apply for such ass is tance. ( ~ 11-4 ... "'- " ~ r;-:n '.' l\T'l'M~J I; 11:11'1' It I ~" ----..---- (Puge Five of GavC'l, Hr:.~:.ll'IO.1 March31.1031 .C\ 1( ... ( (b) Provide the opportunity for In- dividuals receiving meals to us'e food stamps as their contribution toward the cost of the meal by having the Provio.,er certified for receipt of food stamps. (c) After the Provider is certified,for receipt of food stamps, it must take stc-ps to assure that all provisions related to the use and h:andling of food stamps ~as prescribed by USDA) will be met. 6. UTILIZATION OF EXISTING RESOURCES. (a) A service provider must make every effort to utilize the existing social service resources provided by agencies such as health and mental health, public assistance, Medicaid, social services, food and agricu Iture agencies to provide . the supporting services. (b) Such efforts shall include joint planning, sharing of information, and negotiation of agreements for joint fun- ding and operation of programs for the elderly. 7, ELIGIBILITY. Eligible individuals are those persons who are aged 60 or over and the spouses of such individuals. 8. TARGET POPULATION. Nutrition services under the Older Americans :Act should be reserved for those individuals in the target population who have been identified as being in greatest economic or social need. Factors which should be considered in establishing priority in- clude those older persons who: (a) Cannot afford to eat adequate- Iy; . (b) Lack the skills or knowledge to select and prepare nourishing and well- balanced meals; (c) Have limited mobility which may impair their capacity to shop and cook for themselves; or (4) Have fe~ings of rejection and loneliness which destroy the incentive necessary to prepare and eat a meal _ alone. 9. NUTRITION CONSULTATION. (a) A minimum of eight hours of consultation per month by a registered dietitian or other qualified person who has been approved by the AAA Nutrition Consultant is required for each Title III-C Nutrition Provider. A resume for the Nutri- tion Consultant must be included in the service provider application or submitted when there is a new person hired in this position. (b) The Nutrition Consultant must be either a provider employee or an in- dependent consultant hired by the pro- ject (paid or in,kind). (c) Minimum responsibilities of the Nutrition Consultant must include: (1) Monitoring of food service to include measurement of food temperatures and portion sizes, assess- ment of food quality, and adherence to contract specifications. (2) Staff training in areas of nutrition, food service management, and sanitation. (3) Assessment of participants' satisfaction and preference. (4) Menu review and approval. (d) Individual diet counseling with participants, if provided, should be done on Iy by persons with approved training in therapeutic diets. 10. FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT PROVISIONS. (a) Food service contracts are defined as contracts for the purchase of meals or portions of meals or for food preparation. (b) All service providors must adtlore to all standards set forth herein, in HRSM 140-1, HRSM 55-1 and HRSM 115-1 in preparing contracts. . (c) Written specifications for fOOd service contracts must be approved by the AAA prior to solicitation of bids for such contracts by the Title III-C grantees. ( '- il-:i ~ " ~ (: i , HI~r-.ll'lO,l --;'" (d) Competitive bidding for food service contracts must be conducted a minimum of every tv/a years. The con. tracts must not be signed for longer than one year but may be extended for an addi- tional year as a "continuation clause" if included and both parties are agreeable to terms and conditions. (e) Specifications for bids and terms and conditions of the proposed contracts must establish methods or responsibilities for each of the following: . (1) DELIVERY. a. Transportation: trucks, vans. location. b. Delivery sites: number and c. Delivery schedule. 1. Number of days each week. 2. Hour of delivery for eacll site. d. Type of containers for bulk food delivery. e. Type of containers for in. dividual service. f. Return of containers. 1. How and by whom. 2. Condition (washed" sterilized, etc.) (2) MENUS. a. Written by whom. b. Approved by whom. c. Compliance with Title III.C meal pattern an.d other standards reo quired herein. . d. Menus submitted to project director at least five weel<s in advance of service. e. Appcpval of substitution on menus. (3) SANITATION. a. Compliance with Federal, State and local regulations. b. Food preparation facility in. spection within previous six months. c. Delivery standards. 1. Temperature maintenance. (, tlT'I'!,,! '1IIII.rJ [' "1\" . . ([1,11)0 :;i:< of Sevel: r.1Jrch 31, lrml -------.-- 2. Sanitary conditions. d. Inspection of foocJ prepara- tion, packaging and storage areas by the . project. ., (4) FOOD. a. Number of meals. 1. Provision for flexibility. 2. Time limits for ordering amounts of food. 3. Dispositon of unconsumed meals. b. Cost schedule. . c. Food purchased by whom. d. Food provided . entree, vegetable, fruit, milk, dessert, juice, salad, beverage, cream (or substitute), condiments, butter or margarine. e. Storage and handling of USDA donated foods. 1. I f food does not meet proper specifications, the project will not be re- quired to pay. g~ If the caterer fails to deliver a meal or any portion of a meal, the pro- ject will procure food from other sources at the caterer's expense. (5) MISCELLANEOUS SUP. PLIES. '\Japl\ins, table coverings,. home. delivered meal containers, paper towels, . table service (plates, cups glasses, silver- 'ware). (6) A8M INISTRA TION. a. Sales tax exemption. b. Caterer's financial records open for audit purposes. c. Supply information for nutrition reporting on: 1. Labor costs. 2. Raw food costs. d. Insurance coverage. e. Bondino. f. Food cost changes. g. Termination of contract agreement. tl. Dates (lnd times of conlract payments, to contractor. i. Approval by PDAA. II,!> , t. , . . ,_. . .' . J.. ,. .( I ! , i '. i I, .. March 31. 1 ()(~ 1 ., " Nl"[';\CII.'II:rl'f "Il" . (!'.)()U Seven or Seven) HRS~.11<1 c j. Holidays and days w.llen meals are not to be served. k. Training of site personnel. (f) All proposed food service .t;on, tracts with profjt-mal~ing organizations must be submitted for prior approv~..1 by the Area Agency. . 11. NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAP. Access to benefits and services for handicapped par- ticipants will be assured pursuant to Sec, tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (45 CFR 84). 12. INSURANCE. It is strongly recom. me"nded that service providers have ade. quate liability insurance coverage, in. cluding product liability. 13. RECRUITMENT. Service pro. viders will provide, subject to their merit systems, a preference to persons aged 60 or over for any staff positions (fUll or part. time), whether paid or volunteer. '" II. .