RFP-2021-103 - “GET OUT LETS DINE” (GOLD) PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULT RESIDENTS OF ALBANY COUNTY

The County of Albany is seeking proposals for from Albany County Restaurants interested in providing Restaurant Meals for older adult residents (age 60+) of Albany County as requested by the Albany County Department for Aging.
The Albany County GOLD Program is sponsored by the Albany County Department for Aging, (ACDFA) through Federal, State, and County government funding as authorized under the Older Americans Act.
It is understood that all Proposers share in the mission of the Albany County Department for Aging “…to empower Albany County older adults and their families by providing access to… nutritional services of the highest quality, enabling them to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible. The Proposer shall demonstrate thorough knowledge of the Older Americans Act (OAA) that the restaurant meal program provides much more than access to a healthy meal, by providing an opportunity for seniors to gather in an environment which supports physical and social well-being.The Scope of Work outlined in this RFP is intended to describe the preparation and serving of a nutritious and balanced meal to eligible participants in a group setting. The Successful Proposer shall work with the ACDFA Registered Dietitian to develop menus meeting all required federal and state specifications.