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. The contract consists of a three-year base period with two optional one-year renewals. The selected contractor will be responsible for professional nutrition care for adult psychiatric patients, including the development of initial nutrition care plans within 72 hours of admission and the creation of seasonal five-week cycle menus for modified diets. Services include the delivery of meals to four separate cottage dining rooms and the Sheppard Pratt School according to a strict daily schedule. All clinical dietitians must be Registered Dietitians licensed by the State of Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice. The procurement process utilizes a two-part submission via the eMMA system, separating technical and financial proposals. Award decisions are based on the most advantageous proposal, with technical factors—such as the work plan, management resources, and sample policy manuals—weighted more heavily than financial considerations. The contract mandates a 10 percent MBE participation goal and requires strict adherence to USDA quality grades for meats, poultry, and produce, as well as COMAR 10.15.03 temperature regulations for hazardous foods. Additionally, contractor personnel must undergo criminal background checks and comply with security protocols, including physical searches and equipment inventories upon entering and exiting the facility. Payment is handled via electronic funds transfer, and the contract is governed by Maryland statutes regarding conflict of interest and prompt payment.