RESOLICITATION - DIETARY SERVICES FOR THOMAS B. FINAN CENTER

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking a single award for dietary and food services at the Thomas B. Finan Center under solicitation BPM059223. The contract consists of a three-year base period with two optional one-year renewal terms. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive dietary services, including the employment of at least one full-time Clinical Dietitian licensed by the State of Maryland. Key operational requirements include the delivery of meals to four separate cottage dining rooms and the Sheppard Pratt School, adherence to MDH temperature maintenance regulations for hazardous foods, and compliance with USDA meat grading and IMPS standards. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system as a two-part submission, consisting of a technical volume and a separate financial volume. The evaluation process prioritizes technical factors over financial considerations, focusing on the offeror's work plan, management resources, and the quality of submitted sample policies and menus. The contract includes a Minority Business Enterprise goal of 10 percent and requires strict adherence to HIPAA, ADA, and Joint Commission standards. Security requirements include criminal background checks and physical searches for personnel entering the premises. Payment will be handled via electronic funds transfer, which is mandatory for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars.