ELDERLY MEALS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commission adopted Resolution R-486-26 on June 2, 2026, authorizing an additional five years and $14,125,000 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-01778, Elderly Meal Services, for the Community Services Department. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $29,125,000. The pool, originally established in 2021, provides nutritious meals through congregate meal sites, adult care centers, and Meals on Wheels for homebound individuals. The extension aims to maintain efficiency and streamline procurement for existing vendors. Nine prequalified vendors, all with local addresses, currently participate. Commissioner Lopez raised concerns about meal distribution within District 5, particularly for low-income, Spanish-speaking seniors, and requested a list of vendors and their service areas. Ms. Burgos confirmed the list would be provided and explained the delivery methods, addressing food insecurity concerns. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded the item with a favorable recommendation.