Nutrition and Transportation Services - Wharton, Colorado, and Walker Counties

The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Area Agency on Aging is soliciting contractors to provide Nutrition and Transportation Services for older persons living in Wharton, Colorado, and Walker counties. The selected contractors will provide meals in a congregate setting and home-delivered meals to eligible individuals, as well as demand/response transportation services. The services aim to promote better mental and physical health for older people through nutritious meals and socialization, and to provide access to needed services that maintain the independence and dignity of the elderly. • The contractor must have experience in providing direct consumer services and participant assessments. • The contractor must be local to the county they serve. • The contractor must maintain insurance that protects the health and safety of clients and employees. • The contractor must provide training to staff and volunteers on various topics, including client confidentiality, emergency procedures, and nutrition education. • The contractor must comply with various regulations, including the Older Americans Act, the Texas Administrative Code, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s rules and policies.