HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE MEALS

The City of Rockford is seeking a provider to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to one Head Start location. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals. The provider must have been in business for at least five years and be able to provide meals that meet the Child & Adult Care Feeding Program (CACFP) guidelines. The meals must be low in fat, sugar, and salt, and must include a whole grain item at least once a day. The provider must also be able to deliver meals to the specified location within the City of Rockford. Some key requirements include: • Providing a 12-week cycle menu that meets CACFP guidelines • Including a variety of fruit, vegetables, and protein choices • Having a registered or licensed dietitian in the State of Illinois approve menus • Delivering meals within a specified time frame • Maintaining proper food temperatures during delivery • Providing standardized recipes and Child Nutrition (CN) labels and/or Product Formulation Statements (PFS) for all processed products and combination dishes The City reserves the right to award the contract to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders.