Awarded vendors
- Open Kitchens, Inc.
Description
The Chicago Park District has awarded a contract to Open Kitchens, Inc. for the supply and delivery of purchased meals for the summer food service program and child and adult care food program. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. The estimated cost of the program is $2,252,774.03. The contractor will provide meals to approximately 200 sites in the district, with the goal of providing nutritious meals to children and teens in need. The contract includes provisions for meal delivery, pricing, and payment, as well as requirements for insurance, subcontracting, and equal opportunity employment. Some key points of the contract include:
• The contractor will provide unitized meals, which are individual proportioned meals consisting of a combination of foods meeting the complete meal requirements, delivered as a unit and served as a unit, with or without milk.
• The contractor will deliver meals between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM for CACFP meals or as otherwise requested.
• The contractor will provide software and training necessary for ordering food through this contract.
• The contractor will maintain all provided software and ensure it has reporting system capabilities.
• The contract can be terminated for cause or convenience by the Institution or the vendor with a sixty-day written notification.
The Chicago Park District is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and adhering to all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and labor standards.