ELDERLY MEALS

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

Miami-Dade County Commissioners adopted a resolution 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 extension allows for continued procurement of nutritious meals for elderly clients through congregate meal sites, adult care centers, and Meals on Wheels. Nine prequalified vendors, all with local addresses, are currently in the pool. During a Safety and Health Committee meeting, Commissioner Lopez requested a list of vendors and details on which District 5 seniors they would serve, expressing concern about food insecurity and meal reductions in her district. Ms. Burgos confirmed the list could be provided and explained the delivery methods (congregate sites, adult care centers, Meals on Wheels) and that the requested information would be shared. The pool is federally funded by the Alliance for Aging, Inc. under the Older Americans Act. The extension is intended to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens for vendors, and ensure continued service delivery. Any contract award under the pool exceeding $5,000,000 requires Board ratification.