HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-12 - RFP, Elderly Nutrition ProgramCONSENT ITEM
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JOE JACOBS, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND FAMILY SERVICES
DATE: JUNE 6, 2016
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON SITE
COOKING AT THE AZUSA SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION
PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
Since 1978, the City has provided senior meals to elderly residents of the community. Because the Senior
Meal Program is partly funded with federal dollars, the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, which
administers the program, requires all agencies to conduct a bid process every four years. This action
approves a Request for Proposals for on-site cooking for the Elderly Nutrition Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) for on-site cooking for the Elderly Nutrition Program as
required by the Los Angeles County Area on Aging; and
2) Authorize Staff to solicit proposals for on-site cooking for the Elderly Nutrition Program.
DISCUSSION:
The Azusa Senior Center Elderly Nutrition Program currently caters to (400+) unduplicated individuals and
serves over (39,000) meals annually to the elderly of the community (approximately 160 per day). The
Elderly Nutrition Program is an integral part of the services the Azusa Senior Center offers to residents. The
purpose of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to offer a nutritious lunch and to provide a place of socialization
and gathering.
The attached Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks proposals from qualified contractors to prepare meals at the
Azusa Senior Center for the Elderly Nutrition Program. The RFP also allows prospective contractors the
opportunity to use the Senior Center’s kitchen to prepare and deliver additional Title IIIC meals to
neighboring communities in an effort to make the venture fiscally prudent to all, with an emphasis on
APPROVED COUNCIL
MEETING 6/6/2016
Request for Proposals/Elderly Nutrition Program
June 6, 2016
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specifically keeping Azusa’s meal costs as low as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.
Reviewed and Approved: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Joe Jacobs Talika M. Johnson
Director of Recreation and Family Services Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
Management Analyst City Manager
Attachments:
1) RFP Bids and Specifications
City
Of Azusa
Request for Proposals
For On-Site Cooking
At the Azusa Senior Center
For The
Elderly Nutrition Program
FY 2016-2020
ATTACHMENT 1
June 7, 2016
To: Interested Bidders on the Los Angeles County 2016 Approved Caterers List
Title III Senior Nutrition Program
From: Lenore Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor
Azusa Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
740 North Dalton Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Subject: Invitation to Bid for Food Services
The Azusa Senior Citizen Nutrition Program has been designed and created to provide a balanced
nutritional noontime meal for senior citizens, coupled with recreational, educational and social
services. The meals will be served at Noon, Monday thru Friday at the Azusa Senior Center, 740 N.
Dalton Avenue. There will be a few evening special event meals requested along with special event
and holiday menus served at noon on weekdays as requested. There will also be monthly birthday
celebrations in which a birthday cake and ice cream will need to be provided.
The program is partially funded through the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging using grant
funded under Title III C-1 of the Older American Act, as amended 1978. Based on receipt of these
funds, the program will provide a service level as follows:
Monday through Friday (248) days per year at approximately (105) meals each day for
congregate service and (55) each day to be packaged for delivery to homebound seniors.
Specifically, the City of Azusa desires that these meals be prepared on site in the Senior Center
Kitchen at 740 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa, CA 91702. For this to be cost effective for the City and the
successful bidder, it is anticipated that the successful bidder shall additionally subcontract with other
Title III funded meal programs to provide their meals.
Please review the accompanying notice inviting bids and the attached specifications. Bids must be
submitted on the forms provided.
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CITY OF AZUSA
NOTICE OF OPEN INVITATION TO BID FOR TITLE III
C-1 (CONGREGATE MEALS) AND C-2 (HOME DELIVERD MEALS)
NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
FOR CATERERS ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY APPROVED CATERER’S LIST
STATEMENT OF NEED AND PURPOSE
The City of Azusa (referred to herein as the Contractor) has requested funding under Title III-C
of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965, as amended. Its purpose is to serve hot or otherwise
appropriate meals daily to persons 60 years of age or older. These meals must conform to the
delivery and nutritional requirements herein. The dates of the awarded contract will be from July
1, 2016 to June 30, 2020.
The CITY CLERK will receive sealed bids until 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016, for catered
food service operation for senior citizens of the Azusa Senior Center.
Bids will be opened publicly at 4:00 p.m. of said day in the office of Azusa City Clerk. Bids
must be made on the proposal form only which is in the bidders packet. All forms and bid
specifications are obtainable at:
City of Azusa Senior Center
Attn: Lenore Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor
740 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa
(626) 812-5115
Each bid must be accompanied by cash, a cashier’s check or a bid bond made payable to the City
of Azusa for ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the bid for the period covered by the
proposal. This bid bond or security is a guarantee that the successful bidder will, with ten (10)
days from the date of the award of the contract, enter in a written contract with the City of Azusa
for said work in accordance with said specifications. The bid bond or security shall be forfeited
to and remain the property of the City of Azusa in the event that the successful bidder fails to
execute said contract as required by the specifications.
The successful bidder shall furnish Performance Bond in an amount of 10% at bidder’s expense.
Bidders will be required to gain an independent understanding of applicable State and Federal
regulations, and specifically the HACCP requirements and CURFFL contained in the Los
Angeles County Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Service Providers.
To do so, bidders may contact the Los Angeles County Health Department or other appropriate
local or State agencies for food service program regulations.
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BID REVIEW
Proposals should be submitted in two (2) sections:
1) Food Service Specifications
2) Bid Price Fact Sheet and Bidder Information
Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:
a. Cost
b. Capability to Provide Service
c. Proven Competency
d. Quality of Product
e. Proximity of Sites to Commissary; Transportation
Acceptance of any proposal thereof is contingent upon receipt of sufficient funds by Nutrition
Service Provider from the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging.
The City of Azusa reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or
technical defects which it deems is in the best interest of the Los Angeles County Area Agency
on Aging.
The AAA shall have final review and acceptance of recommended bid subject to bid meeting.
AAA specifications for costs, food specifications and responsible bidders.
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ATTACHMENT B
FOOD SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Between
City of Azusa
And
______________________________
STATEMENT OF WORK AND SCHEDULE
During the time of performance as set forth herein, the Subcontractor shall furnish all food, labor
and equipment necessary to prepare and deliver individual meals and or bulk food for persons 60
years of age and older, in compliance with the Title III Congregate and Home-delivered
Nutrition standards as described in Federal, State, and County regulatory statutes, the California
Health and Safety Codes, more specifically the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law
(CURFFL), revised, effective January 2, 2002, the Older Americans Act (OAA), Amendment of
2000, and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Policy and Procedures.
Each meal shall provide a minimum of 33.33% of the current Recommended Daily Allowance as
established by the Food and Nutrition Board. National Academy of Sciences Research Council
(1989). Trans fats may not be used in the preparation of meals
To assure that meals are prepared in a safe, sanitary environment in compliance with the
California Health and Safety Code, the AAA Policies and Procedures and Contracts
Management Manual, the Subcontractor shall comply with the following requirements:
The Subcontractor shall employ a Part-time Registered Dietician minimum 20 hours a
week who possesses a Bachelor’s Degree and or Master’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetic
with an institutional food service management emphasis from an accredited college or
university, for supervision of the food services operation within the catering company
and/or central kitchen, or
The Subcontractor shall hire a qualified Food Service Manager who possess a B.S.
degree in Food and Nutrition with emphasis on food service management or restaurant
management from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years professional
experience as a food service supervisor: no less than six (6) years of experience in the
food service industry at a supervising level can be substituted for the 4 year degree
requirements.
Subcontractor shall ensure that Subcontractors staff posses a Food Handler Certification Card
issued by the State of California.
The Subcontractor must submit, to the Contractor, the registration I.D. number and
expiration date of Registered Dietician along with complete verifiable resumes of the
Registered Dietician or Food Service Manager for the County’s AAA approval.
Subcontractor must maintain a grade of “A” or better from the Los Angeles County Department
of Health Services based on inspections conducted by LACDHS for food services. Contractor
must submit annual inspection reports.
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The County may, at its sole discretion, waive this requirement or for repeated deficiencies of non
compliance, require the Subcontractor to fill both positions, and/or to expand the required
positions to full time positions.
1. NUMBER OF MEALS
The minimum requirement is estimated at 39,680 meals and the maximum requirement is
estimated at 40,000 meals with the following breakdown:
Indicate N/A if not applicable
TOTAL ANNUAL MEALS
C-1 C-2
CATERED COST PER MEAL
C-1 C-2
Monday - Friday 26,040 13,640
Saturday
Sunday
Holidays
Box Lunches
Breakfast
(Mon – Sun)
Frozen Meals 50
*Other Food Items
GRAND TOTAL
ANNUAL
MEALS
26,040
13,690
NOTE: THE NUMBER ABOVE ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY DUE TO LOS
ANGELES COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING FUNDING.
*Other food items which accompany frozen meals. Do not count in total annual meal column,
but do count in cost per meal column.
2. DELIVERY
a) The meals shall be delivered as follows:
Meal Location:
Azusa Senior Center
Approximate Number of Meals per day:
145
Time Food Preparation is Completed:
10:15 a.m.
Time Food Leaves Kitchen for Home Delivered Meals:
11:00 a.m.
Times Meals are Served at the Site:
Mondays at 11:30 (due to 1:00 p.m. Bingo Program)
Tuesday - Friday at Noon
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b) The Contractor reserves the right to add or delete meal sites or designate alternate
meal locations, as appropriate, subject to approval by the AAA.
c) The Contractor may change the days and time of delivery and service by giving
the Subcontractor seven (7) days notice.
d) The Contractor may change the number of meals to be delivered to any of the
meal locations by notifying the Subcontractor by ________ a.m./p.m. of the day
prior to delivery. N/A
e) The Subcontractor shall deliver/serve the meals no more than 30 minutes prior to
or 15 minutes after the agreed upon serving time.
f) Box lunch delivery time may be as early as 8:00 a.m., as long as appropriate
holding facilities are available for perishable food items and meals are transported
under appropriate packing, heating and cooling temperature requirements.
g) The Contractor reserves the right to require Subcontractor to deliver food on all
holidays that food service is needed.
h) Foods for congregate meals shall be served by Contractor, within two (2) hours
after food preparation has been completed.
i) The last home delivered meal shall be delivered by Contractor within two and one
half hours (2 hours, 30 minutes) after food preparation has been completed.
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3. DELIVERY SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
a) Meals are to be delivered in (bulk/individual) pre packed servings.
b) The Subcontractor shall supply the following food service items.
c) THE SUBCONTRACTOR MUST ABIDE BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
GREEN INITIATIVE GUIDELINES, PLEASE SEE ATTACHED
DOCUMENT. THE USE OF STYROFOAM IS PROHIBITED.
ITEM (LIST)
Dinner Plates
Soup Bowls
Flatware
Napkins
Table Covering
Aluminum Trays – C2
Disposable Bowls
Sandwich Bags
Gloves
Aprons
Caps
Hair Nets
Cleaning supplies for dishwasher and other cooking
appliances such as stove, ovens, and hot box.
Dessert Plates
SPECIFICATIONS
5 Compartment Tray
8 oz w/ lids
Knives, forks, spoons (disposable/heavy grade)
Paper (heavy grade)
Placemats (Paper)
3 Compartment w/ lids
4 oz w/ lids
Plastic
Plastic/disposable
Plastic/disposable
Paper
Please see green initiative document regarding
guidelines.
As requested
d) The Subcontractor shall provide all serving trays and utensils, warming,
refrigerating and freezing equipment, where necessary, for the maintenance of
proper temperatures as specified herein, and shall provide servicing of the
equipment and/or replacement (depending on needs of project). Indicate N/A if
not applicable.
e) All food must be packaged and transported under conditions that will ensure
temperature control to prevent bacterial contamination, spillage, and/or insect
infestation. All hot foods should be packaged individually or in bulk containers to
ensure a minimum delivery temperature of 140ºF. All cold foods must be
packaged to ensure a maximum delivery temperature of 40ºF. All foods intended
to be delivered frozen shall be packaged so as to maintain a hard frozen state until
such food reaches point of delivery
Temperature of bulk and home-delivered meals must be taken daily at the end of
production/packaging and on delivery at the nutrition site by the Subcontractor
and Contractor. Hot and cold foods must be placed immediately into insulated
hot and cold transport equipment upon completion of packaging.
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Daily written documentation of temperature logging monitoring must be kept by
Subcontractor and will be subject to audit by the centralized Dietary
Administrative Support Services R.D and AAA nutritionist.
The sites shall be assumed correct on shortages unless the caterer proves them
wrong. All calls regarding shortages and food replacement will be communicated
by the Contractor’s office.
f) Meals must be delivered in refrigerated trucks and or approved for bulk insulated
containers for hot pack and cold pack. Delivery standards shall comply with
applicable local health department regulations.
g) Food and supplies must be packed and handled in a sanitary manner so as to
assure absence of contamination and spillage.
h) The program may require replacement of any cold food which is received on site
at above 40ºF and any hot food that falls below 140ºF.
i) Food shortages and/or spoiled foods which are reported to the caterer by agreed
time of delivery must be replaced or the enclosed deduction schedule will be
utilized.
j) Packaging of food for delivery to the sites will be negotiated as mutually
acceptable to the Contractor and Subcontractor. Sites may differ on packaging of
some items due to available site equipment and time distance constraints.
k) The Subcontractor shall be responsible for cleaning and care of equipment
returned to his facility each day.
l) The Subcontractor shall place food in area designated by meal location managers.
m) Food shall be in transport no longer than N/A minutes after packing.
n) Food shall be kept in heat retaining equipment no longer that 90 minutes prior to
serving.
o) Each delivery shall be accompanied by a delivery slip, in triplicate, designating
number of meal and supplies delivered. Project Director or designated person
will sign receipt, if in order, and one copy shall be left the same.
p) Instructions shall be attached to each food product delivered indicating name of
meal location, number of servings, size of serving, and size of utensil to be used
in serving.
q) Cake, cornbread, and casserole dishes, i.e. meatloaf, lasagna, tuna noodle
casserole, shall be pre-scored by the Subcontractor for the appropriate number of
servings.
r) Subcontractor shall provide home delivered meal containers in an amount not to
exceed 35% of the total number of meals ordered.
s) All Subcontractor delivery equipment shall be removed from the meal location by
N/A p.m. Contractor is not responsible after this time.
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t) The Subcontractor shall provide a back-up delivery system in the event of vehicle
breakdown.
u) Electrical items required to be provided herein shall have the UNDERWRITER’S
LABORATORY or LOS ANGELES ELECTRICAL TESTING LABORATORY
approval and meet all current OSHA and COSHA requirements, where
applicable.
v) The Subcontractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local health
department laws and regulations. Subcontractor shall provide Contractor with a
current copy of the health certificate and any corrected deficiencies with bid. To
ensure that all regulations are followed the Subcontractor must have a qualified
food service manager or part-time registered dietician (20 hours week) or staff
who will assure that meals are prepared in a safe and sanitary condition
throughout meal service operation.
w) Authorized representatives of the Contractor, County, Dietary Administrative,
State, and Federal shall have the right to inspect food preparation, storage, and
packaging sites during the term of the contract.
4. MEAL STANDARDS
a) A chemical analysis of any food delivered by Subcontractor may be requested by
the Contractor or Area Agency on Aging at any time. The Subcontractor agrees
to cooperate in having the analysis done. If the analysis discloses that the food
does not comply with required meal specifications, the Subcontractor shall be
liable for the cost of this analysis and meals served to seniors out of compliance.
b) The Subcontractor shall be liable for meals that do not meet the nutritional
standards and requirements, are spoiled or unwholesome at time of delivery, are
incomplete or insufficient in number ordered, or are delivered after the time
specified by the Contractor. In the event the Subcontractor fails to deliver
complete meals, other foods, or supplies as agreed upon, the Contractor may
provide a substitute meal with emergency meals or supplies purchased from other
places and charge the cost of the purchased meal to the Subcontractor. The
replacement cost shall not exceed 200 percent of the contract catered meal cost.
c) If any portion of a meal other than the entrée is delivered in an unacceptable
condition, such as incorrect temperature (potentially hazardous)* less than
contracted portion, spoiled or too late, the Subcontractor shall be liable for the
cost of that portion. If the entrée is unacceptable, the Subcontractor shall be liable
for the cost of the entire meal. In order to ensure conformance to the above, the
delivery driver shall remain at the site until the food is checked by the location
manager. All shortages shall be noted on delivery slop for proper crediting.
d) The Contractor agrees to monitor and evaluate meal preparation, delivery,
transportation, and general standards of meal service.
e) The Subcontractor and Contractor both agree to implement and/or maintain a
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as required by the
AAA.
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5. MENUS (Please see attached samples)
a) All menus shall be in compliance with Title III-C meal pattern requirements.
b) A 6 week cycle menu shall be used that is written once yearly
c) The Contractor has the responsibility for menu writing with input from the Project
Council and Subcontractor. The menu shall be approved by the Dietary
Administrative Support Services Contractor services dietician.
d) The Contractor is responsible for typing and duplicating menu.
e) All menus must be signed by the Project Director Project Council Chairman or
designee, the Dietary Administrative Support Services Contractor dietician, and
certified by the AAA nutritionist prior to the start of the menu cycle.
f) All menu substitutions by the Subcontractor shall be submitted in writing for
approval by the Project Director or Dietary Administrative Support Services
Contractor dietitian at least 2 days prior to serving date. The Subcontractor may,
however, in an emergency situation, make menu substitutions on verbal approval
of the Project Director of Dietary Administrative Support Services Contractor
dietician, with a written notice to follow for documentation.
g) Provision shall be made by the Subcontractor to provide in-service training
regarding food sanitation and safety for their food service staff. Documentations
of such training shall be submitted to the Contractor. The County Area Agency
on Aging may require the Contractor, based upon major finding of non
compliance items in food and safety, to provide additional food service training.
h) The contractor shall attend all menu planning meetings and trainings.
*See definition of Potentially Hazardous Food. AAA Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
6. MEAL PATTERN SPECIFICATIONS
a) All food must be of the highest quality standard and conform to USDA
requirements. It must be prepared in a manner to preserve optimum flavor and
appearance while retaining nutrients and food value. Special consideration should
be given to tenderness of meat because of the age of our participants. The
Subcontractor irresponsible for assuring its high quality before it is served and/or
sent to the meal sites.
b) Minimum grades for all foods shall be as follows:
1. Beef: USDA Grade A choice
2. Pork: USDA Number 1 (as defined in S.R.S., Number 171, U.S.
Standards and Grades of Pork Carcasses)
3. Lamb: USDA choice
4. Poultry: USDA Grade A to be used for all fresh or frozen poultry
products. Necks, backs, wings alone shall not be used
unless prior approval of the Project Director or project
designee. Reconstructed roll products are not acceptable.
5. Variety Meats: Grade Number 1 from USDA Government
inspected plants. The fat content of ground meat
cannot exceed 15% to 20%.
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6. Fish and seafood: Must be fresh or frozen and be a nationally distributed
brand packed under continuous inspection of the U.S. Department
of Interior.
7. Dairy Products: The following is to be used as minimum specifications for all
graded dairy products:
a. Eggs, fresh USDA or State Graded A
b. Cheese, USDA Grade A, non-processed cheese.
c. Milk, non-fat, low-fat, shall be required daily.
8. Fresh fruits: USDA Fancy to USDA No. 1 to be used for all graded fresh fruits
as a minimum standard.
9. Fresh vegetables: USDA Fancy and USDA No. 1 to be used for all graded fresh
vegetables as a minimum standard.
10. Frozen fruits and vegetables: USDA Grade A is to be used for all graded frozen fruits
and vegetables as a minimum standard.
11. Subcontractor must keep on file specification sheets showing nutrient content of
purchased prepared foods.
12. Sulfites and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) are not acceptable for this program.
13. Trans fat free oils shall be used in food preparation.
SUPPLIES SPECIFICATION PROCEDURES
The Subcontractor shall provide disposable table service based upon the supplies
specification included. These supplies shall be ordered and delivered weekly at each site.
A minimum of one week’s supply on hand at all times. The Contractor shall supply order
forms and monitor supply usage.
The Subcontractor shall furnish, as part of supplies, the cleaning and other miscellaneous
supplies (see Supplies Specification Sheet). These supplies will be ordered as needed.
The Contractor shall supply order forms and monitor supply usage. (This is subject to
negotiations.)
EVALUATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR
The Contractor and the Dietary Administrative Support Services Dietitian shall evaluate the
Subcontractor’s performance to determine of the Agreements is in compliance in meeting
requirements. All evaluations must be sent to the AAA nutritionist.
RECEIPTS AND INVOICES PROCEDURES
1. The Subcontractor shall issue daily delivery receipts to each site. After the close of
each month, the Subcontractor will furnish to the program an invoice of meals
ordered by the program the previous month. The Contractor will pay such invoices
for the prior month within (30) days after receipt of same invoice or as agreed
between the Contractor and Subcontractor.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AREA AGENCY ON AGING
TITLE III C MENU WRITING SPECIFICATIONS
FY 2016-2017
These menu writing specifications and requirements are developed to facilitate the
menu writing process and encourage agencies and caterers to meet the Dietary
Reference Intakes (DRIs) included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. The
specifications will assist agencies and project dietitians in providing nutritious,
appetizing, tasty, and cost effective Title IIIC meals for the seniors we serve.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION SHEET AND RECIPE REQUIREMENTS
1. If a food item is purchased ready prepared, a food specification sheet is required.
Serving size, nutritional analysis, brand name and ingredients should be included.
Copy the Nutrition Panel and ingredient list on the food label, or obtain Food
Specification sheets (cut sheets) from your suppliers. The baseline goal for the
amount of sodium allowable in ready prepared or processed entrées is 500-550mg.
2. Experiment with herbs, seasonings and flavor blends that do not contain sodium
3. If your agency or caterer develops a low sodium recipe popular with seniors,
PLEASE SHARE IT.
4. Recipes should include a HACCP plan detailing safe food handling procedures are
required for all menu items made by the Central Kitchen or Caterer.
5. Each agency and/or caterer may use standardized HACCP recipes, or may modify
their own recipes to meet HACCP requirements. Standardized recipes are included
in the L.A. County Foodservice Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual.
6. Ethnic menus, Boomer Salad menus, and Asian, Latino and Boomer Salad HACCP
recipes are also available from the DASS contractor.
7. HACCP recipes developed by agencies/caterers should follow the recipe format
found in the SOP Manual, or follow the format outlined in the National Restaurant
Association’s (NRA’s) HACCP Reference Book. Each recipe should note the Critical
Control Points (CCPs) and Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs).
8. Agencies and caterers are encouraged to try new recipes. The recipe must be put in
a HACCP format when it is added to the cycle menu.
9. All food specification sheets and HACCP recipes must be on file by July 1, 2013.
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GENERAL MENU REQUIREMENTS
1. All menus using nutritional analysis must be updated for nutritional content.
Nutritional content can be averaged each week to see if nutrient standards have
been met. However, the menu must contain at least 25mg Vitamin C every day,
233ug Vitamin A on at least three out of five different days of the week or four
out of seven days a week and 200 IU of Vitamin D daily (may be averaged over
the week). Serve potassium rich food consistently.
2. The component meal pattern template may be used instead of nutrition analysis for
determining nutritional adequacy. If the component method is used, the AAA
Standardized Menu Form must be used. The menu must meet the Senior Meal
Pattern requirements. The menu must contain at least 25mg Vitamin C every day,
and 233ug Vitamin A three times per week in a 5 day program, or four times per
week in a 7 day program. Vitamin C sources must be indicated by one *, Vitamin A
sources must be indicated by two**. Two foods can be used to provide the Vitamin C
or the Vitamin A. The menu must contain four good sources of fiber every week.
(See attached list of high fiber foods). Sodium that exceeds 1,000 mg must be
noted with a ‘+’ symbol and can only be used in a holiday menu with ethnic catered
meals being exempt. Potassium rich foods must be on the menu consistently and
noted with an ‘=’ symbol. For meals exceeding 1,000 mg sodium the amount of
Potassium must be noted at the bottom of the menu column for that meal. If for any
reason the menu does not meet the menu component requirements, the
Nutrition Project Director must obtain the approval of the AAA Nutritionist
and/or DASS RD.
3. Senior Component Meal Pattern Requirements:
Food Group Required
Servings Per
Meal
2010 Dietary Guidelines
Servings Per Meal
Meat or meat
alternate
3 oz • 3 oz servings whole or ground meats,
chicken or fish. Limit ground meat to two
times per week for a five day menu or
three times per week for a seven day
menu.
2 oz • 2 oz meat or meat alternate used in
casserole dishes.
• Limit casseroles to two times per week.
• 2 oz meat or meat alternate used in salad
entrée recipes.
• 2 oz meat or meat alternate used in
sandwich recipes.
• Limit sandwiches to one time per week.
Vegetable/Fruit 2-3 servings • 1 to 1 ½ cups total servings of vegetables
and fruits.
Serve fruit daily
• Serve 3 servings a minimum of 2 times per
week.
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• ½ cup lettuce salad counts as ½ serving.
• ½ cup or 1 piece of fruit for dessert counts
as 1 serving.
Grain/Bread 1-2 servings • 1 to 2 servings per meal such as 1 slice
whole grain bread or ½ cup rice or pasta.
• Frequently use brown rice, whole grain
pasta, or half brown and white rice mixture.
• Try to incorporate grains like quinoa,
bulgur, or barley.
• Serve two servings a minimum of one time
per week.
• 3 of the 6 servings per week must be
whole grains (3 gms fiber/serving).
• Half of all grains must be whole grains.
Fiber 7 grams May be averaged over the week
Milk
1 serving 1 cup; Serve 1% fat or non-fat milk.
Fats
Optional—1
serving
Trans fat free
Margarine
1 teaspoon or equivalent measure.
No trans fats or foods containing trans fats
can be served.**
Dessert 1 serving
½ cup.
• Fruit (Serve daily)
• Non fruit based desserts should be
served no more than once per week.
• Dairy based desserts once per week
• Trans fat free baked goods maximum
once per week**
Beverages 1 serving 6 to 8 oz water
Optional beverages (regular and
decaffeinated coffee and tea) do not
contribute to meeting 1/3 RDA and are not
an allowable AAA expense
**California Retail Food Code: Commencing January 1, 2011, no food containing
artificial trans-fat, including oil and shortening that contains artificial trans fat for use in
deep frying of yeast dough or cake batter, may be stored, distributed, served by, or
used in the preparation of any food within, a food facility.
4. All cycle menus shall be planned for a minimum of five weeks or a maximum of six
weeks, approved by the Project Dietitian, and approved by DASS contractor prior to
submission for certification by the AAA Nutritionist. Menus must be certified once
per year.
5. To increase variety, include entrée alternates in the cycle. The agency can serve
alternate one in the first month, alternate two in the next cycle. Menus will be
approved using both alternates.
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6. Two to four times a month, have a “Choice Day” when the seniors can select one of
two entrees served. Pair a popular item like pork chops with one not so popular, like
fish, to increase the variety of entrees served.
7. The menu cycle should include holiday meals, ethnic meals, box lunches, special
breakfast and/or dinner menus. Special menus should be substituted in the menu at
least once per month to add variety and interest. The Project Dietitian must approve
all menu substitutions.
8. Serve an entrée salad a minimum of twice a month during July, August, and
September.
9. Serve soup with all sandwich and salad meals on the standard menu.
10. Menus shall reflect seasonal availability of food. The term “Seasonal Fruit” may be
listed on the menu no more than once per week. If the fruit is the Vitamin C source,
the type of fruit must be identified.
11. Menus must be typed, the responsibility of the agency, not the Project Dietitian.
12. It is the Project Dietitian’s responsibility to carefully review the menus after they have
been typed to ensure all menu requirements are met, and to correct any errors.
13. Menu cover sheets must be completed properly including:
• Agency name
• Project title
• Menu written by
• Menu approved by
• Comments on the menus by any of the above individuals
• Meals prepared by On-Site/Central Kitchen or Caterer (name of Caterer)
• Name of frozen meals vendor
• Number of Congregate sites
• Number of HDM routes, designate “hot” or “frozen” routes
• Duration of menu
• Date of implementation
*Do not complete any of the items below the line indicated on the cover sheet
14. WHEN THE MENU HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE PROJECT DIETITIAN, E-
MAIL ONE COMPLETE MENU TO THE DASS CONTRACTOR (CNS). BE SURE
THE AGENCY MAINTAINS A COPY. DO NOT FAX OR MAIL MENUS. MENUS
MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
COVER SHEET (THE ORIGINAL WHICH MUST BE MAILED TO CNS).
15. The certified cycle menu for each week shall be posted in a conspicuous spot in the
kitchen at each congregate meal site. The Site Manager shall check the certified
menu for the scoops and ladles needed to serve each meal. The approved menu for
the month shall be posted in the site’s dining room. Monthly menus shall be
available for seniors.
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16. ALL MENU SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE PROJECT
DIETITIAN. SERVING UNAPPROVED MENU CHANGES MAY RESULT IN
DISALLOWED COSTS FOR THE MEALS BY THE AAA.
17. ALL SPECIAL EVENTS MENUS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE PROJECT
DIETITIAN. SERVING UNAPPROVED MENU CHANGES MAY RESULT IN
DISALLOWED COSTS FOR THE MEALS BY THE AAA.
18. Most meals providing one-third of the DRI’s containing on average approximately
550 to 700 calories. There must be no less than 550 calories.
19. The sodium content per meal should be less than 1000mg with a target of 500-
750mg. If the sodium content in the meal is over 1,000mg, the meal must be
identified on the menu as a high sodium meal by using a ‘+’ symbol. In addition,
Potassium rich foods must be identified with an = symbol and the total Potassium for
the meal must be noted at the bottom of the meal column. A high sodium meal can
only be provided as a holiday menu, excluding ethnic catered meals. When
possible, use low sodium cheese and meats. The sodium levels of all processed
foods MUST be listed on the menu. It is the caterer’s responsibility to provide this
information during the menu planning phase. This would include such items as
ready prepared or processed meat lasagna, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers,
breaded meat or chicken patties, etc.
20. Low sodium products to make soups, gravies and sauces MUST be used. The
Caterer/Central Kitchen needs to provide a copy of the nutrition facts label from
sauces, salad dressings, and other prepared foods. Use herbs, spices, and lemon
that do not contain sodium to enhance the flavor of food prepared. Do not use
monosodium glutamate.
21. Limit use of ground meat or poultry to twice per week for 5 days per week programs
and to three times per week for 7 days per week programs. One of the products
must be a formed ground meat product.
22. Encourage low fat methods of preparation (bake instead of fry), and use of reduced
fat products such as 1% and nonfat milk. Meals should contain less than 35% fat
with a target of 20-35% total calories from fat (may average over a week).
23. Trans fat free oils must be used in food preparation. Trans fat free prepared entrees
crackers, and desserts shall be served. A trans fat free prepared food contains less
than 0.5 grams trans fat per serving. There cannot be any Trans Fats.
24. Food items shall be varied within the week and within the menu cycle.
a. Avoid having the same entree, fruit, vegetable or dessert on the same day of
the following week. For example, do not serve turkey on Monday of two
consecutive weeks.
b. Do not use the same meat, poultry, starch, vegetable, or fruit, even in a
different form, two consecutive days in a row. For example, do not serve
apple juice on Monday and baked apple on Tuesday.
c. Provide a variety of foods and preparation methods. Consider color, different
food combinations, texture, size, shape, taste, and appearance.
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25. Specify foods used. For example, identify vegetables used in vegetable soup and
stew; the type of gelatin and fruit used in fruited gelatin; the specific fruit used for
dessert; or fruits used in a fruit cup. If vegetable soup provides the vegetable serving
for the day then ensure that ½ cup of vegetable is in each portion.
26. Indicate the type of dressings for salads. Use dressings low in saturated fat and
sodium. Programs must now offer at least one low-sodium salad dressing
option (such as oil and vinegar) as a choice. Nutrition education emphasizing
the high sodium content of salad dressings and other condiments will be a focus.
27. Specify the types and amounts of gravies, sauces, and relishes to be served.
28. Double check that the word “Fortified” is indicated for margarine, and “Vitamin C
Fortified” for juice and mashed potatoes if appropriate.
29. Serving sizes and/or serving implements must be included for all items served.
Example: 2 peanut butter cookies; 4 oz orange juice; 2” x 2” trans fat free cake; 2
4-oz ladles beef stew.
30. Encourage a switch from Styrofoam cups, plates, and bowls. Start using paper or
reusable dishware.
MEAL COMPONENTS
1. Protein—Meat, Fish, Poultry, Legumes, Eggs, and Cheese
The meal shall contain 3 ounces of cooked, edible portions of meat, fish, poultry,
legumes, eggs, cheese (or a combination there of) or, in casserole dishes, entrée
salads, and sandwiches, 2 oz of cooked, edible portions of meat, fish, poultry or fish
providing at least 15 grams of protein for one meal per day. Meat and poultry should
be lean or low-fat, and nuts should be unsalted.
a. If meats normally high in sodium are served for variety and client satisfaction,
use low sodium versions whenever possible.
b. Serve legume dishes using mature dried beans, peas, and lentils as often as
possible in accordance with participant acceptance. Try to include legumes
at least once per week. Each serving must provide 15gm protein.
c. Legume dishes may not be counted as both a vegetable and a protein in the
same meal.
d. Soups containing at least one-half cup of beans, lentils, or split peas may be
counted as one ounce of protein/meat. Soup containing one ounce of
protein/meat must be served with an entrée containing at least two ounces of
meat.
e. 3 oz. tofu equals 6gm of protein. Entrees must at least have 15gm of protein.
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2. Vegetables
a. Vegetables as a primary ingredient in soups, stews, casseroles or other
combination dishes must total ½ cup per serving.
b. One serving of raw leafy vegetables equals 1 cup. ½ C of raw leafy greens
may be served, but is counted as ½ serving.
c. Legume dishes may not be counted as both a vegetable and a protein in the
same meal.
d. Potatoes and sweet potatoes count as vegetables. Cornbread counts as a
grain, but not a whole grain. Sweet corn would be a vegetable.
3. Fruit
a. A serving of fruit is generally:
• Medium sized whole fruit
• ½ cup fresh, chopped, cooked, frozen or canned, drained fruit
• ½ cup 100% fruit juice
b. Vitamin C fortified juice bases may be used as vitamin C sources, but do not
count as servings of fruit.
c. Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit should be packed in juice, light syrup, or water.
Rinse fruit packed in heavy sugar syrup.
4. Grain/Bread
A variety of whole grain products should be consumed. Recommended are those
highest in fiber (barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, oats, quinoa, whole rye, and
whole wheat).
a. Ideally, one serving of the daily intake should be from whole grains.
b. At least three of six servings of grain/bread per week shall be from whole
grains. Whole grains contain 3 grams of fiber per serving.
c. Grains that are processed (not whole) must be fortified.
d. High sodium grains are to be used only in conjunction with low sodium
entrees. This would include cornbread, biscuits, large flour tortillas and the
large French rolls. 1/2 of a French roll could be used to cut sodium to 200mg.
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5. Milk
Each meal shall contain eight ounces of fortified skim, reduced fat, or buttermilk
(maximum of 1% milk fat)
a. Have different types of milk available (1% and non-fat)
b. If religious preference precludes the acceptance of milk with the meal, it may
be omitted from the menu. However another substitute (dry milk solids,
fortified soy milk) should be available.
6. Fat
Fat is not a requirement. Each meal may contain fat components to increase the
palatability and acceptability of the meal. Trans fat free margarine or oils may be
used in food preparation or served as an accompaniment to the meal.
a. Fats and oils are part of a healthful diet. The type of fat consumed makes a
difference to heart health, and total amount consumed is also important.
• Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids. Foods
containing trans fatty acids cannot be used for preparation or service.
• Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35% of calories. Use sources of
polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and
vegetable oils.
b. Select lean, or low-fat, meats, and poultry. Choose low fat or fat free beans,
milk, and milk products.
7. Dessert
Dessert may be provided to satisfy the caloric requirements or for additional
nutrients. Encourage the use of fruit or low in fat or low in sugar dessert. Non-fruit
based desserts should be served no more than once per week.
a. When a dessert contains ½ cup of fruit per serving, it may be counted as a
serving of fruit.
b. Serve fruit daily. One serving must be fresh and other servings may be fresh,
frozen, cooked or canned fruit.
c. When serving pudding or Jell-o, consider using a sugar-free product for all
participants.
d. A high calorie, nutrient poor dessert (cake, pie) may be served once per week
as long as it is trans fat free.
f. If a high calorie dessert is served, consider having fruit, sugar free Jell-o or
sugar free pudding available for diabetic seniors. It must be trans fat free.
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8. Condiments and Product Substitutes
a. Salt substitutes shall not be provided.
b. Sugar substitutes, pepper, herbal seasonings, lemon, vinegar, non-dairy
creamer, salt, and sugar may be provided, but do not count as fulfilling any
part of the nutrient requirements.
c. Salad dressings, salsa, hot sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, mustard, mayonnaise
do not need to be counted as long as they are served on the side and are not
mixed in with the food.
d. Shelf stable meals may be used as emergency supplies. Meals must follow
menu standards. If purchased for emergencies, the meals must be used
before or discarded after the use by/expiration date.
e. Vitamin and or mineral supplements shall not be provided.
f. Medical foods, nutritional supplements and food for special dietary uses shall
not be provided with federal or state nutrition funds.
9. Beverages
a. 6 to 8 ounces of water must be provided daily with the meal. The water can
be bottled or can be provided from pitchers or a water cooler with cups
available.
c. Optional beverages (regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea) do not
contribute to meeting 1/3 RDA and are not an allowable AAA expense
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ATTACHMENT E
Los Angeles County
Area Agency on Aging
11.0 GREEN INITIATIVES
11.1 Contractor shall use reasonable efforts to initiate “green” practices for
environmental and energy conservation benefits.
11.1.1 Contractor shall not use Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
food and beverage containers in the delivery of food service for
both Congregate and Home-Delivered meals.
11.1.2 Contractor shall purchase products that minimize environmental
impacts, toxins, pollution, and hazards to worker and community
safety to the greatest extent practicable.
11.1.3 Contractor shall purchase, to the extent possible, reusable and
durable goods, biodegradable single-use products, products that
include recycled content, conserve energy and water, use
agricultural fibers and residues, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, use unbleached or chlorine free manufacturing
processes, and use wood from sustainable harvested forests.
11.1.4 Contractor shall support strong recycling markets, reduce
materials that are put into landfills, and increase the use and
availability of environmentally preferable products that protect the
environment.
11.2 To the extent practicable, CONTRACTOR shall not use cleaning or
disinfecting products (i.e., for janitorial use) that contain carcinogens,
mutagens, or teratogens. These include chemicals listed by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health on the Topics Release Inventory and those listed under
Proposition 65 by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment.
11.3 Contractor shall notify County’s Project Manager of Contractor’s new green
initiatives prior to the commencement of the Contract
CITY OF AZUSA
MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM
BIDDER INFORMATION
CATERER: _____________________________________
CAPABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICE:
1. Staff: List employee positions and hours worked (full time equivalents)
employees hours spent on the Senior Meal Program.
Position
#
Positions
Hours
Per Day
Days
Per Week
FTE
Manager
Cook
Assistant Cook
Food Service Worker
Driver
Other
Other
TOTAL:
2. Kitchen Size (sq. Ft.): _______________________
Total Meals Currently Provided Per Day:________(Do Not Include Senior Meals)
Total Senior Meals Per Day: ________
Total Meals Including Senior Meals: ________
3. Kitchen Equipment: List major refrigeration, cooking, and ware-washing
appliances. Type and amount (e.g. two (2) double stacked
full size convection ovens):
PROVEN COMPETENCY
1. Briefly describe experience with Senior Nutrition Programs or other catering
contracts (e.g. school lunch):
2. Briefly describe current business:
QUALITY OF FOOD SERVED
1. Briefly describe Quality Assurance Program:
2. Attach a copy of QA Customer Questionnaire currently in use.
LOCATION OF KITCHEN AND TRASPORT EQUIPMENT:
1. Attach a map showing location of the kitchen and location of congregate sites
where food will be shipped. Draw a delivery route. If map is not drawn to scale,
indicate distances in miles between the kitchen and various stops.
N/A
2. List equipment you plan to use to transport food including type of vehicle (private
car, car, van, truck, refrigerated truck, hot shot, etc.): method used to keep hot
food hot (e.g. ice chests, ice blankets, insulated containers, etc.): and method used
to keep cold food cold (ice chests, ice blankets, etc.).
N/A
BID PRICE FACT SHEET
CATERER _____________________________________________________________
COST PER MEAL
HOT BULK MEAL
Raw Food $________________
Preparation $________________
Transit $________________
Sundry Items:
Paper $________________
Other $________________
Overhead Profit $________________
TOTAL CATERED
COST/MEAL $__________
BOX OR COLD LUNCH
Raw Food $________________
Preparation $________________
Transit $________________
Sundry Items:
Paper $________________
Other $________________
Overhead Profit $________________
TOTAL CATERED
COST/MEAL $__________
FROZEN MEAL
Raw Food $________________
Preparation $________________
Transit $________________
Sundry Items:
Paper $________________
Other $________________
Overhead Profit $________________
TOTAL CATERED
COST/MEAL $__________
HOT MEALS IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS
FOR HOME DELIVERED
Raw Food $________________
Preparation $________________
Transit $________________
Sundry Items:
Paper $________________
Other $________________
Overhead Profit $________________
TOTAL CATERED
COST/MEAL $__________
SAMPLE
Nutrition Service Provider: _________________________________________________
CATERING BID EVALUATION
Rater____________________________________________ Date __________________
Applicant_______________________________________________________________
CRITERIA
Excellent
5
Good
4
Average
3
Fair
2
Poor
1
Cost
Capability to provide service
kitchen size and equipment,
and staff for preparing meals
Proven Competency
Quality of Food
Location of Kitchen in
Relation to Sites: Equipment
to Transport Food
TOTAL POINTS/SCORE: ________
(100 Points Possible)
COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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FOR AAA USE ONLY
County of Los Angeles
DRAFT FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, executed in duplicate at Los Angeles, California, is made by and between the
City of Azusa, a California profit/nonprofit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor,
and___________________________________________________. hereinafter referred to as the Subcontractor.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Contractor and the County of Los Angeles, hereinafter referred to as the County, have
entered into an Agreement which authorizes the Contractor to provide certain services, said Agreement being
Number AAA-ENP 16-20 of County Contracts, dated _______________________________and:
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Agreement provides that the Contractor may subcontract for certain
professional serviced subject to prior County approval: and
WHEREAS, the Contractor desires to engage the Subcontractor to provide professional services as
detailed elsewhere in the Agreement: and
WHEREAS, the Subcontractor desires to perform and provide such services:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the
Contractor and the Subcontractor agree as follows:
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AGREEMENT
Section 1. Statement of Work and Schedule
The Subcontractor shall perform and provide the services set forth in the Food Service Specifications,
which is attached hereto as Attachment 1 and by this reference incorporated herein. The rights and obligations
of the parties to this Agreement shall be subject to and governed by said Food Service Specifications as well as
by the general provisions herein.
Section 2. Representative of the Parties and Service of Notice
The representatives of the respective parties who are authorized to administer this Agreement and to
whom formal notices, demands and communications shall be given are as follows:
A. The representative of the Contractor shall be, unless otherwise stated in the Agreement:
Lenore Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor
740 N. Dalton Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 812-5220
B. The representative of the Subcontractor shall be:
___________________________________________
(Name and Title)
___________________________________________
(Address)
___________________________________________
____________________________________________
(Phone)
Section 3. Compensation to the Subcontractor
The Contractor shall pay to the Subcontractor an amount not to exceed ($____________) for complete and
satisfactory performance of the terms of this Agreement. The Subcontractor shall be paid for providing services
set forth in Attachment 1. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc).
Section 4. Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2016 and end June 30, 2020 provided that said term is
subject to the provisions of Section 14. Indemnity, Liability, and Insurance Requirements and Section 18,
Termination and availability of Federal funds through the Area Agency on Aging.
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In the fiscal year 2016-17 there are 248 serving days including the following holidays and special occasions:
Month: Holiday:
July Fourth of July, (center closed) 7/4/16
August Luau – August 18, 2016 (evening event)
September Labor Day, (center closed) 9/5/16
October Columbus Day, (center closed) 10/10/16
November Veteran’s Day, 11/11 & 11/14 & Thanksgiving
Holiday, 11/24 & 11/25/16, (center closed)
December Volunteer Breakfast, 12/14/16 & Christmas, (center
closed) 12/26/16
January New Years, 1/2/17 & Martin Luther King Day,
1/16/17, (center closed)
February President’s Day, 2/20/17, (center closed)
March St. Patrick’s Day (holiday menu)
April Easter (holiday menu)
May Memorial Day, 5/22/17, (center closed) & Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner, 5/17/17
June n/a
Section 5. Notices, Demand, and Communications
A. Formal notices, demands, and communications to be given hereunder by either party shall be
made in writing and may be effected by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested and shall be deemed effective as of the date of mailing.
B. Such notices, demands, or communications shall be addressed as set forth below:
(1) For the Contractor: authorized signatory
Lenore Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor
City of Azusa Senior Center
740 N. Dalton Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
(2) For the Subcontractor:
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
C. If the name of the person designated to receive the notices, demands, or communications or the
address of such person is changed, written notice shall be given in accord with this section within
five (5) working days of said change.
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Section 6. Audit Records and Bonding
A. The Subcontractor shall maintain financial records and reports related to funds received under
this Agreement.
B. The Subcontractor shall maintain books, records, documents, and other accounting procedures
and practices which reflect all costs of any nature, including cost of raw food and labor costs
expended in the performance of the Agreement.
C. These records shall be subject to audit or inspection by duly authorized County, State or Federal
personnel.
D. The Subcontractor shall maintain all books, records, and other documents relative to this
Agreement for three (3) years after final payment or audit by the United States Department of
Health and Human Services, the California Department of Aging, the County of Los Angeles
Area Agency on Aging or five (5) years if no audit has occurred.
E. The Subcontractor shall provide to the Contractor, on an annual fiscal year basis, on Insurance
Certificate that all persons handling funds received or disbursed by this Agreement are covered
by Fidelity Insurance, Liability Insurance, Workman’s Compensation Insurance and applicable
Automobile Insurance.
F. The Subcontractor shall provide, on an annual basis, an official copy of the Certified Public
Accountant audit which shall be conducted following generally accepted audit practices, to
determine that there has been a proper accounting for and use of contract funds. All records of
the Subcontractor bearing upon food purchases, storage, and food preparation directly related to
said program under this Agreement shall be made available to the Contractor upon request.
G. The Subcontractor shall furnish reports as required by the Contractor, Los Angeles County Area
Agency on Aging, California Department of Aging, and U.S. Administration on Aging.
H. The subcontractor shall use standardized recipes which meet HACCP requirements as part of
their HACCP Program and which shall be available to Contractor and Los Angeles County Area
Agency on Aging for review.
I. The Subcontractor shall supply raw food and labor costs to the Contractor as needed
J. The Subcontractor shall permit periodic monitoring of contracted activities by Contractor,
Dietary Administrative Support Services Contractor, County, State or Federal personnel.
Section 7. Amendments to Agreement
Any changes in the terms of this Agreement, including changes in the scope of services to be performed
by the Subcontractor and any increase or decrease in amount of compensation which are agreed to by the
Contractor and the Subcontractor, shall be incorporated into this Agreement by a written amendment properly
executed by both parties. Prior written approval shall be received from the Area Agency on Aging.
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Section 8. Permit and Licenses
The Subcontractor shall hold valid permits, licenses, certificates, and other documents as are required by
the State, County, City or other governmental or regulatory bodies to legally engage in and perform the services
to be provided under this Agreement such as public health license, L.A. County Health Department Inspection
Reports, Annual Fire Inspection Certificates, and other documents attached for County’s approval. The
Subcontractor shall notify the Contractor of any suspension, termination, lapses, non-renewals, or restrictions of
required licenses, certificates, or other documents which may be cause for termination of the Agreement.
Section 9. Conflict of Interest
A. The Subcontractor, during the period to be covered by this Agreement, shall have no interest,
direct or indirect, with respect to the Contractor which would create a conflict of interest.
B. No member, officer, or employee of the Contractor and no official, officer, or employee of the
County of Los Angles who exercises any responsibilities or functions with respect to the
Contractor during his tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect,
in the Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
C. The Subcontractor warrants that no person has been employed to solicit or secure this Agreement
upon any agreement for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. Breach of this
warranty shall give the Contractor the right to terminate this contract or, at the discretion of the
Contractor, to deduct from the Subcontractor’s fees the amount of such commission, percentage,
brokerage, or contingent fee.
Section 10. Independent Contractor Status of the Subcontractor
The parties agree that the performance of the Subcontractor’s services hereunder shall be in the capacity
of an Independent Contractor and that no employees of the Subcontractor have been, are, or shall be employees
of the Contractor or County by virtue of this Agreement, and the Subcontractor shall so inform each employee
organization and each employee who is hired or retained under this Agreement.
Section 11. Assignment or Transfer of Interest
The subcontractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement except that claims for
monies due or to become due from the Contractor under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company, or other financial institution, or withheld by the County.
Section 12. Applicable Sections of Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles and the Contractor
The Contractor and the Subcontractor agree that all conditions set forth in the Agreement between the
County and Contractor, as applicable in the performance of this Agreement, are hereby included herein by
reference as though set forth herein in full. Referenced sections are available at the Contractor and the
Community and Senior Services of Los Angeles County for review during normal business hours.
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Section 13. Discrimination Prohibited
A. The subcontractor shall no discriminate against any employee or person served on account of
race, color, sex, religious background, ancestry, national origin, or disability in its performance
of this contract, and hereby agrees to comply with all Federal, State, and County laws or
regulations pertaining hereto including the American Disability Act and applicable Civil Rights
Acts.
B. It is expressly understood that upon receipt of evidence of such discrimination, the Contractor
shall have the right to terminate said contract.
C. Affirmative Action: A written affirmative action plan, embodying both (1) goals and timetables
of minority manpower utilization and (2) specific affirmative action steps directed at increasing
minority utilization by means of applying good faith efforts to carry out such steps is to be
included.
Section 14. Indemnity, Liability, and Insurance Requirements
A. The Subcontractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor and the County of Los
Angeles, their officers, employees and assigns, against any and all claims arising from acts,
omissions, or negligence of the Subcontractor, its officers or employees. The Subcontractor shall
defend any suit against the Contractor and County alleging personal injury, sickness, or disease
arising out of meals served at the project sites (or home delivered) provided food is served one
hour after delivery (or eaten immediately after home delivery).
B. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Subcontractor in writing of any claims against the
Subcontractor or Contractor and, in the event of a suit being filed. The Subcontractor shall
promptly forward to the Contractor all papers in connection therewith. The Contractor shall not
incur any expenses or make any settlement without the Subcontractor’s consent. However, if
Subcontractor refuses or neglects to defend any such suit, the Contractor may defend, adjust, or
settle any such claim and the cost of such defense, adjustment, or settlement, including
reasonable attorney’s fees shall be charged to the Subcontractor.
C. The Subcontractor shall furnish proof on the form of a hand signed certificate of insurance that
he/she carries insurance in the minimum amounts listed below prior to commencement of
performance under this Agreement. Such coverage shall be maintained currently effective until
receipt of final payment under the terms of this Agreement.
1) Comprehensive General Liability (including Product Liability)
$1,000,000 Combined Single (CSL) Minimum
2) Professional Liability
$1,000,000 Per Occurrence
D. Comprehensive Auto Liability (owned an non-owned)
Bodily Injury $100,000 each person
$300,000 each accident
$300,000 aggregate products
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Property Damage $ 50,000 each accident
$250,000 aggregate operations
$250,000 aggregate protection
$250,000 aggregate products
$250,000 aggregate contractual
E. Worker’s Compensation Statutory limit in accordance with Section 3700 and 3800 of the
Labor Code of the State of California
F. Additional Insured The Contractor (name of contractor) and County of Los Angeles
shall be named as additional insured on all policies or certificates.
G. Cancellation Notice 30 day Notice of Cancellation shall be mailed to the Contractor
and County of Los Angeles Area Agency on Aging at 3175 W. 6th
Street Suite 414, Los Angeles, CA 90020
H. In the event any new or additional meal locations are started, the insurance carrier shall name all new
or additional sites as insured under the policy.
I. Failure on the part of the Subcontractor to procure or maintain require insurance shall constitute a
material breach of agreement and Contractor may immediately terminate or suspend this Agreement.
Section 15. Compliance with Statutes and Regulations
A. In the performance of this Agreement the Subcontractor shall obey all laws of the United States, the
State of California , and the ordinances, regulations, policies, codes, and provisions of the County of
Los Angeles and Area Agency on Aging.
B. The Subcontractor shall conform to the nutrition requirements under Title III-C of the Older
Americans Act of 1965, as amended, including providing the minimum Title III-C requirement per
person of one third of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowance (RDA).
C. The Subcontractor shall comply with the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law (CURFFL),
the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements and AAA Policies and
Procedures for Senior Nutrition Sites, Central Kitchens and Home Delivered Meals.
Section 16. Federal, State and Local Taxes
Federal, State, and local taxes shall be the responsibility of the Subcontractor as an independent
contractor and not as a Contractor employee.
Section 17. Renewal Options
This agreement is for one year only. It is optional on the part of the Contractor to renew the Agreement
if desired. However, all agreements must be put out to bid during the AAA RFP period. Contractors must
publicly bid on subsequent project year food contract. Bids will be awarded based on cost, capacity to provide
service, proven competency, quality of product, proximity of meal locations or other justifiable reasons subject
to review and acceptance by the AAA.
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Section 18. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by the Contractor at any time within the period of its duration upon
not less than thirty (30) days written notice by the Contractor to the Subcontractor or immediately for cause.
The Subcontractor may terminate this contract upon not less than thirty (30) days written notice to the
Contractor. Notice shall be as provided in Section 5 herein.
In addition, the contract may be terminated because of lack of funds, repeated citations by the Area
Agency on Aging, and failure to make corrective actions required by the Area Agency on Aging. In the event
funds to finance this contract, or part of this contract, become unavailable, the obligations of each party
hereunder may be terminated upon no less than ten (10) days written notice to the other party. Said notice shall
be delivered by certified mail, telegram or in person. The Area Agency on Aging shall be the final authority as
to the availability of Federal or State funds. Waivers of breach of any provision of the contract shall not be
construed to be a modification of the terms of the contract.
Section 19. Negotiation of Disputes
Any disputes of law or fact between the Contractor and the Subcontractor shall be settled between the
parties concerned in such a manner that it will not delay or adversely affect the performance of the Contractor.
Should any questions still remain unresolved, the dispute will be submitted to the Director of the Area Agency
on Aging or his designee to render a decision. Said decision will be binding upon the Contractor and the
Subcontractor.
Section 20. Prior Approval of Subcontracts
The Subcontractor shall not enter into any subcontracts, for all or part of the services contemplated
under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the Contractor and the Area Agency on Aging
which shall then be made a part of the original Agreement. No subcontracts shall be approved which would
incur an obligation higher than the original agreed upon price.
Section 21. Fair Labor Standards Compliance
Subcontractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County of Los Angeles and
Contractor, its agents, officers, and employees from any and all liability including, but not limited to, wages,
overtime pay, liquidated damages, penalties, court costs, and attorney’s fees arising under any wage and hour
law including, but not limited to, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, for services performed by the
Subcontractor’s employees for which the Contractor or County may be found jointly or solely liable.
Section 22. Citizenship Laws
Subcontractor and Contractor warrants their full compliance with all laws regarding employment of
aliens and others, and that all its employees performing services hereunder meet the citizenship or alien status
requirements contained in Federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986. Subcontractor and Contractor
shall obtain, from all covered employees services hereunder, all verification and other documentation of
employment eligibility status required by Federal statutes and regulations as they currently exist and as they
may be hereafter amended. Subcontractor and Contractor shall retain such documentation for all covered
employees for the period prescribed by law. Subcontractor and Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the County, its officers, and employees from employer sanctions and any other liability which may be
assessed against Subcontractor and Contractor of County or both in connection with any alleged violation of
Federal statutes or regulations pertaining to the eligibility for employment of persons performing services under
this contract.
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Section 23. Subcontractor Staffing Requirements
To assure that meals are prepared in a safe, sanitary environment, in compliance with the California
Health and Safety Code, the AAA Standard Operating Procedures Manual, the Subcontractor shall comply with
the following requirements:
The Subcontractor shall hire a part-time Registered Dietitian (minimum 20 hours a week) who possesses
a Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in Nutrition/Dietetic with an institutional food service
management emphasis from an accredited college or university, for supervision of the food services
operation within the catering company and/or central kitchen, or
The Subcontractor shall hire a qualified Food Service Manager who possess a B.S. degree in Food and
Nutrition with emphasis on food service management or restaurant management from an accredited
college or university, plus two (2) years professional experience as a food service supervisor; no less
than six (6) years of experience in the food service industry at a supervising level can be substituted for
the 4 year degree requirements.
The Subcontractor must submit, to the Contractor, the registration I.D. number and expiration date of the
Registered Dietitian along with complete verifiable resumes of the Registered Dietitian or Food Service
Manager for the County’s AAA approval.
The County may, at its sole discretion, waive this requirement or for repeated deficiencies or non
compliance, require the Subcontractor to fill both positions, and/or to expand the required positions to
full time positions.
Section 24. Date of Execution
The parties hereto agree that the first party to execute this Agreement shall enter the date executed in the
blank provided herein on both duplicate originals, which date shall be the date this Agreement is made,
provided, however, that the term shall be for the period set forth in Section 4 herein.
Section 25. Complete Agreement
This Agreement, Appendices, and Addendum if applicable and Attachment 1, contains the full and
complete agreement between the two parties and incorporated herein by reference. No verbal agreement or
conversation with any officer or employee of either party shall affect or modify any of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor and the Subcontractor have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized representatives.
Executed this ____ day of _______________ Executed this __________________ day of
____________________, 201___________
For: For:
____________City of Azusa___________ ____________________________________
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(Name of Contractor) (Name of Subcontractor)
By: _______________________________ By: ________________________________
Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
Social Security
Number ____________________________
Attest: _____________________________ City Business
Jeffrey Cornejo, City Clerk License _____________________________
Expiration Date _______________________
ADDENDUM
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL:
1. Prepare meals in the Azusa Senior Center Kitchen, 740 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa, CA.
2. Clean and care for all equipment (and that belonging to the City) used during meal preparation.
3. Discuss with Senior Center Staff any concerns regarding need for additional equipment and
containers for meal preparation/presentation. Purchase of said items may be negotiated.
4. As deliveries from vendors are received, appropriate items shall be dated and stored on shelves.
Dispose of boxes.
5. Must stay in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Health regulations, receiving a
letter grade of A, 95% or higher at all inspections.
6. Must organize and plan deliveries from other subcontractors during catering staff’s work hours.
Catering staff must be present for deliveries or services that are necessary for caterer’s equipment.
7. Retain ownership of all food and supplies located and stored at the Azusa facility for which
Contractor has been invoiced by the vendor, properly label according to Los Angeles County
Department of Health.
8. In the event that subcontractor purchases or provides additional equipment or small wares required
to prepare and provide meals, that equipment and small wares shall remain the property of
subcontractor. Subcontractor will be solely responsible for the maintenance and replacement of
additional equipment. Subcontractor shall remove the additional equipment upon termination of this
agreement.
9. Contractor shall pay for separate phone line to kitchen office.
10. Keep floors clean in the dry storage room, walk-in freezer and refrigerator (daily as needed).
11. Clean stove, oven and hood areas daily.
12. Subcontractor will make contractor aware of all other Nutrition Programs being served out of the
Azusa Senior Center.
13. Abide by the daily cleaning schedule as required by Los Angeles County and the City of Azusa
Senior Center.
14. Work closely with the Nutrition Site Manager on any additional items that need to be ordered, such
as monthly birthday ice cream and crackers for soup, etc. (additional items in need of ordering would
be paid by the Azusa Senior Center Nutrition Site Council/Azusa Senior Center).
15. Sponsor the Volunteer Holiday Appreciation Breakfast in December and Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner in May of each year, anticipating 125 volunteers in attendance.
16. Attend all required CNS and County meetings and trainings.
17. Provide at the expense of the caterer, cake and ice cream of good quality for the monthly birthday
celebrations which are held on the last Tuesday of the month.
18. Have a staff person in kitchen at all times, in particular when food is out of refrigerator for
preparation purposes or when food is cooking.
CITY OF AZUSA SHALL:
1. Be responsible for repair of any City owned equipment.
2. Pay for gas and electricity.
3. Contract with maintenance service to empty trash and mop floors.
4. Be responsible for cleaning the facility as mutually agreed upon in a to-be-decided task list.
5. Be responsible for the cost of all pest control and extermination procedures.
PRIOR TO ENTERING AGREEMENT:
A complete inventory of all capital equipment and small wares as well as their condition will be taken by Azusa
and Contractor at the start of this agreement. Annual inventories and audits of conditions will be taken by
Azusa and Contractor. Upon termination of agreement, all items according to the latest inventory must be
returned to the Azusa Senior Center in the same condition as received, less consideration for normal wear and
tear.