ELDERLY MEALS

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing an additional five years and $14,125,000.00 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 $29,125,000.00. The extension aims to continue providing nutritious meals to elderly clients through congregate meal sites, adult care centers, and the Meals on Wheels program for homebound individuals. The pool was originally established on July 20, 2021, and has nine prequalified vendors, all with local addresses. Commissioner Lopez raised concerns about the distribution of meals within District 5, particularly for low-income, Spanish-speaking seniors, and requested a list of vendors and their service areas. The department confirmed the list could be provided and explained the delivery methods. The extension is intended to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens for vendors, and ensure continued service delivery.