The Ekalaka Eagle Classifieds

Bids

Carter County hereby invites for congregate, and home delivered meal bids for the elderly for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties. The following meal pattern is required: Meat or meat alternate - 3 servings Serving = 1 ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, 1/2 cup beans, 1 egg Vegetables and fruit - 3 servings Vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked Fruit serving = 1 / 2 cup = 1 serving Grains - 2 servings Milk or dairy equivalent - 1 serving Coffee or hot tea The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities. Caterers for congregate meals are responsible for keeping the kitchen and appliances clean and ready for inspection at all times. The Senior Center, 106 South Main, Ekalaka is the site for congregate meals. Bids must be received in the courthouse by 4:30 pm on May 10, 2024. Mail to: Senior Coordinator, PO Box 504, Ekalaka, MT 59324. Or deliver to Tricia’s office in the courthouse. Include name address and phone number in your bid. Bids will be opened at 9:15 am on May 13, 2024 with the county commissioners. Carter County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Contact Tricia Lovec, Carter County Senior Citizen Coordinator, at 406-775-8751, for more information. Published in The Ekalaka Eagle, Ekalaka, Montana on April 26 & May 3, 2024 MNAXLP