Nutrition Services

The Hawaii County Office of Aging is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE) services, including congregate meals, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and nutrition transportation. The contract term will be from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and may be extended for up to one 12-month term. The successful applicant will be required to provide services to approximately 1,500 older individuals annually. Key responsibilities include meal preparation, cooking, packaging, and delivery, as well as nutrition education and transportation. The applicant must have a minimum of two years of experience in administering and providing nutrition services and must demonstrate the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge to deliver the proposed services. • The applicant must provide a unit rate as part of their proposal. • The applicant must submit a cost proposal utilizing the Program Budget worksheets designated in Section 5, Attachments. • The applicant must demonstrate their capability to coordinate services with other agencies and resources in the community. • The applicant must provide examples of how they network and collaborate with other providers in the community. • The applicant must describe their facilities and demonstrate their adequacy in relation to the proposed services.