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Halal Menu Consultant
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The Minnesota Department of Corrections is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide expertise on Halal religious meals, ensuring that the menus served to incarcerated individuals adhere to their religious dietary requirements. The contract involves reviewing and advising on system-wide menus that are developed and revised seasonally twice a year, with separate versions for males and females. Additionally, the consultant will assist in creating special religious menus for holidays, medical diets, and other non-routine food service needs, and will be responsible for providing an annual certification of Halal approval and compliance. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of electronic submission through the Supplier Portal, with a deadline of April 26, 2024, and offers support via a dedicated helpdesk for registration and submission assistance. This formal procurement process requires bidders to meet strict compliance standards, with unsuccessful responses being rejected if they do not adhere to the specified requirements. The contract is managed under the NAICS code 722310, and interested suppliers must be registered as vendors prior to the award notification. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Cindy Kanan, a state employee, and additional information can be accessed through the provided online portal. The project aims to ensure that the dietary needs of Muslim inmates are met with culturally and religiously appropriate meal options across all Minnesota correctional facilities.
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Place of Performance
MN, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Standard menus are developed at the system-wide management level with coordinating preparation guidelines, to accommodate accurate and consistent religious meal service at all of the State of Minnesota prison sites. Menus are revised seasonally twice per year and have a male version and a female version. Additionally, special religious menus are needed for state holidays, religious holidays, medical diets and other non-routine food service meals. The Halal meal program requires an annual statement of Halal approval and certification.
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