For Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. meal service delivery in Luzerne and Wyoming County. Meals must meet the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program as outlined in schedule C, and Head Start Performance Standard guidelines. The bidder must have adequate plant facilities for food preparation with approved licenses and certifications that meet all applicable state and local health, safety and sanitation standards. The bidder must have capable transportation, sanitation and packaging. Hot meal packaging containers and overlay must have an airtight closure, be of non-toxic material and capable of withstanding temperatures of 400 F (204 C) or higher. Cold meal unit containers and overlay are plastic or paper and non-toxic. Cartons are to be labeled with processor’s name and address, meal type, date of production and quantity of individual units per carton.

Meals are to be prepared within 24 hours prior to delivery and are to be delivered daily (5 days per week), unloaded and placed in the designated area. Management supervision must be available at all times to maintain quality control at all levels.

The vendor awarded the contract must certify that they are not suspended, debarred or proposed for debarment pertaining to public transactions per 45 CFR Part 76. All specifications may be obtained from Beth White at 570-829-6231 Ext. 331. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 23 Beekman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 on June 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, and will be opened at 9:00 a.m. July 8, 2025.

Return bids are to be sent to:

Luzerne County Head Start

23 Beekman Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Attn: Beth White

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