To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of a request to enter into a contract and approve a purchase order, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, with Flint Jewish Federation for fiscal year 2027
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to enter into a contract with and obtain a Purchase Order (PO) for the Flint Jewish Federation (Jewish Community Services or JCS), for the provision of kosher home delivered and congregate meals in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
For nearly two decades, GCCARD has partnered with JCS to provide Kosher Home Delivered and Congregate Meals to eligible, low-income Genesee County seniors. JCS is GCCARD’s sole source vendor for kosher meals, both for the provision of home delivered meals and congregate meals as JCS serves as a congregate site, encouraging seniors to dine daily in a social setting.
DISCUSSION:
This PO is for the term commencing October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and will be funded through the Valley Area Agency on Aging and the Genesee County Senior Millage, to be utilized by GCCARD’s Nutrition Services Program.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funds for this PO are budgeted and available in the following fund numbers: 2731-697.15-762.000, 2731-697.16-762.000 and 2733-697.15-762.000. No General Fund appropriation in required for this request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This memorandum conforms to Genesee County’s priorities of Healthy, Livable and Safe Communities and Inclusive, Collabora...
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