Specifications include, but are not limited to: Meals per day for all three sites (meal quantity vary by each site) approximately 125 meals total; approximately 625 meals total per week for the three sites. Deliver to each site, every weekday per Portland Public School Calendar. Can store milk on site for the week. Meals are prepared and pre-packaged with utensils if necessary for to go option. Prepared meals must maintain original temperature (insulated hot bag used or ice packs used) Flexible with meal substitutions for food allergies or dietary requirements, or cultural needs. Varied options include: hot meals, such as bentos, noodles, vegetables and rice with protein options, and culturally significant and varied options throughout the year. Parks and Recreation would like more than cold sandwiches, vegetable sticks and fruit sides. This program is an important food bridge for many of the participants and we would like the best options possible to be served on site or available to take away. Meals must be packaged for program participants to take with them, they should be covered and can be carried flat. Cartons of milk are to be provided, milk alternatives that meet ODE requirements are also acceptable as an addition to milk choice. Sponsor (City) will serve meals to participants, will manage any left-over meals, and determine eligible participants for after school meal program. Sponsor will provide refrigerator space to hold a few days worth of milk (approximately 175 cartons). Sponsor will provide access to kitchen and or storage area for vendor to drop off meals prepared for the day. Meals must be prepared in a commercial kitchen.
