Senior and Long-Term Care Nutrition Program Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Release of RFP: August 14th, 2026
Deadline for Submission of Questions: September 4th, 2026
Deadline for Owner to Respond to Questions: September 15th, 2026
Submission of Proposals: September 29th, 2026
Announcement of Successful Bidder: November 14th, 2026
Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 1st, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Schenectady County
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Schenectady County, New York, is seeking a vendor to provide senior and long-term care nutrition program services. Home-delivered meals must be available countywide up to five days per week, with weekend meals provided to individuals in need, not exceeding seven meals per week. Holiday meals must also be served, with provisions for emergency meals when regular services cannot be provided because of weather or other emergencies.
The selected provider must maintain procedures for emergency situations, including inclement weather, flooding, fire, or instances in which a participant is found ill or deceased at home. Meals must be served in appropriate portion sizes and be palatable and satisfying in appearance, aroma, and taste, based on participant feedback and appropriate staff evaluation. The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Schenectady County. The work is located in Schenectady, New York, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced senior nutrition and long-term care meal service provider
- Capacity for countywide home-delivered meal operations up to five days per week
- Proven ability to provide weekend, holiday, and emergency meals
- Established emergency response procedures for vulnerable homebound participants
- Qualified food service staff with expertise in portion control and nutrition program compliance
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