To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Variety Food Services, in an amount not to exceed $375,544.00, to provide food services at Genesee County's Juvenile Justice Center; the term of this agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the accounts listed
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Court is respectfully requesting approval of a contract extension between Genesee County and Variety Food Services in the amount of $374,544 to provide food services at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center secure detention and day treatment programs; the contract amount will be paid from 2920-356.00-801.012 ($342,720) and 2920-663.07-801.001 ($31,824). These services are part of the Child Care Fund annual plan and budget.
BACKGROUND:
RFP #24-336 was released on April 4, 2024, for food management services at the Juvenile Justice Center. Variety Foods was the only responsive bidder. The original contract is for an initial term commencing July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract allows for up to four (4) additional one-year terms. The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Nutrition Services has reviewed and approved this contract. This is required for the Justice Center to submit for reimbursement through the Federal School Nutrition Program. The present request is for a one-year extension to the contract, for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
DISCUSSION:
The Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) provides daily meals for youth in both the secure and non-secure programs. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) classifies JJC as a Residential Child Caring Institution (RCCI), and we participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Afterschool Snack Program through MDE. These programs allow JJC to receive reimbursement for...
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