Emergency Catering Services

The City of Port St. Lucie is required to operate during and after emergency situations, as outlined in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Ordinances Ch. 98 . Emergenc ies may provide time for the City to prepare ( such as a hurricane ) or may provide no-notice ( such as a tornado outbreak ) . Regardless of the preparation time before impact of an emergency , in order to preserve the life safety and property and sustain the econom y and environment of the city , the city may activate the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and by doing so activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) . In these instances, City employees must be fed on a daily basis . It is the City's intent to establish a contract for the provision of meals at the request of the Services Branch Director or personnel they report to. The Vendor is to supply all labor, equipment, supplies, food, management, etc. The City has activated emergency catering services several times under previous agreements, and the following historical information is provided solely for context. During Hurricane Milton, approximately 500 personnel were served, requiring an estimated 2,000 meals per day over a two‑day period. During Hurricane Nicole, approximately 200 personnel were served, resulting in roughly 800 meals provided in a single day. During Hurricane Ian, approximately 400 personnel were served, with an estimated 1,600 meals per day delivered over two days. This historical data is intended to give Proposers an understanding of the potential scale and operational demands experienced during past emergencies; however, it shall not be interpreted as a guarantee, minimum purchase level, or commitment of any kind. Future emergencies may result in higher, lower, or no meal volumes depending on the nature, severity, and operational requirements of the event.