Specifications include, but are not limited to: The services to be rendered and the quality of the merchandise furnished shall be of high order and shall be maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The dining room will be operated at such hours as approved by the Department. The Provider will keep a complete and accurate account of all transactions. The Provider will pay promptly and per the terms thereof all indebtedness contracted in connection with the conduct of running the dining operation at the Academy. The Provider shall obtain as a direct expense of the operation all necessary permits and licenses, give all necessary notices and comply with all municipal, State and Federal laws, rules, ordinances and regulations relating to the preservation of the public health or applicable to the business, and for all federal, state and local taxes applicable to income and transactions of the Provider. The Provider will keep the premises, including dining tables, clean, orderly, and in excellent sanitary condition at all times to the reasonable satisfaction of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Provider will furnish, prepare, and serve whatever food or beverage that may be required by the Department for social functions, receptions, meetings, and conferences. Prices for such will be mutually agreed upon before serving. The Provider will employ only persons who meet the health standards prescribed by all applicable Federal and State of Maine laws or regulations for the particular type of employment engaged in. The Provider will maintain an adequate staff of employees for efficient operation and provide expert administrative, dietetic, and purchasing personnel and further provide proper personnel for supervision and advice. The Provider will provide as needed meals for students when the curriculum requires them to be absent from Academy grounds. The Provider will provide, as needed, meals for students with special dietary requirements. The Provider will deliver a weekly report of meals served using meal tickets and meal book to the Academy. The Provider will conduct a background and criminal records check, including fingerprinting, on all employees assigned to work at the Department. The Provider will not bill the Department for any meals not served under the minimum of 47,000 meals.
