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 pool provides nutritious, ready-made meals for elderly clients through congregate meal sites, adult care centers, and the Meals on Wheels program for homebound individuals. The extension aims to maintain efficiency and reduce administrative burdens for both the county and existing vendors. Nine prequalified vendors, all with local addresses, currently participate in the pool. Commissioner Lopez raised concerns about meal distribution and ensuring services reach seniors in District 5, requesting a list of vendors and their service areas, which was to be provided after the meeting. The Safety and Health Committee recommended forwarding the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.