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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2009-R0112 - Contract - The Bridge Of Lubbock - Food Services, Senior Lunch Program - 03/23/2009Resolution No. 2009-RO112 March 23, 2009 Item No. 5.15 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Food Services Contract and any associated documents with The Bridge of Lubbock, doing business as Seasoned with Love, for procuring and preparing meals for the Senior Lunch Program per RFP 09 -032 -MA, which Contract and any associated documents are attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof for all intents and Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of larch 52009 e � � 1110-i �- — TOM MARTIN, MAYOR ATTEST: Garza, City Secretary (APPROVED A&TO C, rbnENT: Truesdell`, Community Services Director W,ED AS TO ORM: Lion Vandiver, City DDres/SenCitMealProg09Res March 11, 2009 STATE OF TEXAS Contract: 8919 Resolution No. 2009-80112 COUNTY OF LUBBOCK § FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT This contract, (the "Contract"), effective as of April 3, 2009, (the "Effective Date"), is by and between the City of Lubbock, (the "City"), a Texas municipal corporation, and The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love (the "Contractor") whose principal place of business is Lubbock, Texas. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City requires a contractor to procure and prepare meals for the Lubbock Senior Citizen Meal Program Monday through Friday, with the exception of City -observed holidays; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is a qualified food service contractor; and WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with Contractor to furnish the midday meal for the Lubbock Senior Citizen Meal Program, which is offered at five senior centers; and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Contract, the City and Contractor hereby agrees as follows: ARTICLE I TERMS OF CONTRACT The term of this Contract shall be a period of one year, commencing on April 3, 2009. The City and the Contractor may, upon written mutual consent, extend the contract two additional one-year periods. The rate may be adjusted upward or downward at this time at a percentage not to exceed the effective change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Product Price Index (PPI), which ever is most appropriate for the specific contract for the previous twelve -months at the City's discretion, the effective change rate shall be based on either the local or national index average rage for all items. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period. Such price negotiations shall be completed in writing a minimum of ninety (90) days before the expiration of said Contract. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love I ARTICLE II COMPENSATION Contractor shall be paid in accordance with Exhibit A, attached hereto, and made a part of this Contract. ARTICLE III TERMINATION A. Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Contract at any time upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the other of the intention to terminate this Contract. B. Termination For Cause. In the event either party breaches a material provision hereof ("Cause"), the non -breaching party shall give the other party notice of such Cause. In the event the Cause is remedied within ten (10) days in the case of failure to make payment when due or ninety (90) days in the case of any other Cause, the notice shall be null and void. If such Cause is not remedied within the specified period, this Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of such remedy period. The rights of termination referred to in this Contract are not intended to be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights available to either party at law or in equity. ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES A. Existence. Contractor is in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas and is qualified to carry on its business in the State of Texas. B. Power. Contractor has the power to enter into and perform this Contract and all other activities contemplated hereby. C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Contract and the activities contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the Contractor. This Contract constitutes legal, valid, and binding obligations of the Contractor and is enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof. D. Contractor. Contractor maintains a professional staff and employs, as needed, other qualified specialists experienced in furnishing meals, and are familiar with all laws, rules, and regulations, both state and federal, including, without limitation the applicable laws, regarding the activities contemplated hereby. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 2 E. Performance. Contractor will and shall conduct all activities contemplated by this Contract in a good and workmanlike manner and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations, both state and federal, relating to furnishing meals, as contemplated hereby. If any of the activities of the Contractor, or omissions of the activities required herein, shall cause, in whole or in part, liability or loss on the party of the City, it shall be deemed that the Contractor did not perform said activities (or omitted the performance of said activities) in a good and workmanlike manner. ARTICLE V SCOPE OF WORK A. General. Contractor shall furnish a midday meal Monday through Friday throughout the year except on designated holidays, as requested by City, for the Lubbock Senior Citizens Meal Program.. The Contractor is responsible for cooking the meals for the five City of Lubbock senior centers and will have them ready at the designated times to be picked up by the City for delivery to the five senior centers. City shall be responsible for serving and delivering the meals to the five sites: Homestead Senior Program, Lubbock Senior Center, Rawlings Community Center, Simmons Community Center and Trejo Supercenter. After the meals has been served, the City will pick up the Contractor's serving trays from the five sites and return them to the Contractor to be cleaned by the Contractor. City will notify Contractor by 3:30 p.m. each day how many meals for each location are required for the following day. The Contractor shall maintain food service, preparation, and storage areas in a sanitary condition at all times, employ and train food service employees for said facility, use standard food cost control methods, furnish supervisory personnel in setting up and maintaining the facilities operation at a high standard, do all buying and record-keeping, including payrolls. C. Meal Schedule. Lunch shall be from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. except at the Homestead site, where meal time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or as set by the City. The midday meal shall be provided Monday through Friday, with the exception of designated holidays. Contractor will have meals ready at an agreed upon time to insure timely delivery to the five senior centers. D. Food and Quality Standards. 1. All foods shall be prepared from Standardized Recipes as provided to the Contractor from the City to ensure consistent quality and to Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 3 meet grant requirements. The required recipes are provided to the City by the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) and have been approved by the Licensed Dietitian for the South Plains Area Agency on Aging that provides grant funding for this program. 2. Meals shall consist of the following: one 3 oz. cooked serving of protein obtained from the entree, two l /2 cup servings of vegetables and fruits, one serving of bread, one serving of margarine, one 1/2 cup serving of dessert, and one 1/2 pint serving of 2% milk or otherwise specified menu quantities from the SPAG approved menu. 3. Contractor shall provide disposable eating utensils and service ware including plates, bowls (for soups and stews as needed) and plastic service ware to include forks, spoons and knifes (as needed). "Sporks" and other fork/spoon combinations shall not be allowed. 4. Contractor shall provide condiments and salad dressings suitable for elderly consumers. 5. Contractor shall ensure that meals are at the proper temperature when loaded into transport to the five senior centers. Hot food shall be 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, cold food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower and frozen food is to be at 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. City shall use proper transport equipment to maintain the necessary holding temperatures. 6. Food used in the preparation of meals shall meet the following minimum standards. a. Canned fruits and vegetables shall be USDA Grade A or Fancy. b. Fresh fruit and vegetables shall be U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1 or better. c. Eggs and dairy products shall be USDA Grade A or better. Skim (fat-free) milk shall be used. d. Pork shall be No. 1 and tender with a minimum of fat. e. Poultry shall be USDA Grade A. Serving portion shall include a breast and a wing, leg or thigh. Chicken quarters shall come from a 2 and 1/2 lb. or larger chicken to provide 3 oz. cooked meat. If chicken quarters are served the pan must contain 50% white meat and 50% dark meat. f. Ground beef shall be USDA Grade Utility or better with a maximum fat content of 15%. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 4 g. No salt or pepper shall be added to the food during preparation. Iodized salt shall be available and black pepper for seasoning during food consumption. Seasonings in addition to those listed in the approved recipes shall be approved by the SPAG Licensed Dietitian. h. Contractor shall preserve the nutritional value and safety of food when purchasing, receiving, preparing and delivering to the designated sites. 7. Contractor shall ensure that the overall appearance of the meals must meet or exceed commercial food service standards, including the food's color, odor and taste. Specifications to certify the above mentioned minimum quality standards shall be on file in Contractor's kitchen for review by City. The City shall work with the Contractor to provide feedback on issues related to patrons' response to the meals. Contractor shall do a minimum of one test tray per center during the contract period. The results of these tests should be submitted to the City by the I` working day of the next month. E. Inspection. City may inspect the food service facilities, at any time, to determine compliance with this Contract. City may, at the Contractor's expense, have food analyzed at a laboratory to determine compliance with specifications. In the event food analyzed is determined to be in compliance with specifications the City shall reimburse Contractor for the laboratory expenses. F. Menu. 1. All meals should meet or exceed the one-third daily -recommended allowance for people age 60 or older using the provided recipes and suggested servings as outlined above in Food and Quality Standards. 2. Each monthly calendar menu cycle shall be submitted to Contractor by the City not less than ten (10) days prior to implementation. Any issues the Contractor may have with the menus should be discussed with the City upon receipt of the monthly menu schedule. SPAG has provided complete daily menus that can be used as substitute days when there are issues with regard to a particular day's menu. These substitute days can only be used with prior permission from the City at the time the menus are finalized and prior to their publication to the public. 3. All meals shall be served as planned. When individual item substitutions are unavoidable, a written request shall be mailed or Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 5 e-mailed to City for approval 24 -hours prior to implementation. Food being substituted must be selected from the item substitution lists as provided to the City by SPAG and provided to the Contractor (i.e. fruit for other types of fruit, baked potato for mashed potatoes, etc.). G. Reports. Contractor shall submit a quarterly self-assessment report to City. The self-assessment report form shall address the following: consumer satisfaction, condition of equipment, meal shortages, deficiencies from previous reports, temperature or quality refusals of food and any other information requested by City. ARTICLE I CONTRACTOR COVENANTS A. To conduct or permit no business or act that is a nuisance or may be in violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance;. B. To guarantee the quality, safety and wholesomeness of all food served not withstanding any inspections or supervision by the City of Lubbock Health Department. All food service areas regardless of use shall at all times be accessible and subject to inspection by the City. Said persons may sample any food served for any meal. Food determined to be unsatisfactory shall not be served. C. To provide any equipment, labor, and any other materials not provided by the City necessary to complete the required work. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of his own equipment and the availability, presences and supervision of his employees. D. To agree not to use any subcontractor to fulfill any items or conditions of the contract without prior written consent of the City. E. To maintain in a condition satisfactory to the City and to adhere to the highest standards of cleanliness practices to ensure continuous sanitation in all functions and matters related to the food service program. F. To obtain a City of Lubbock Health Department Food permit and keep at least one person on site at all times with a current food handling certification. G. To wash, rinse, and sanitize all pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other service equipment in accordance with the City of Lubbock Health Department regulations. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 6 H. To maintain all food service equipment, carts, surfaces, storage areas, and all other areas associated with food service in a manner and conditions of sanitation permissible under the regulations of the City Health Department. I. To be responsible for the repair and replacement of any damages to public or private property during the term of the contract and caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's representative. J. To employ, train, and supervise all employees and management, as necessary to efficiently perform the foregoing services and functions. ARTICLE I CITY COVENANTS A. City shall be responsible for serving and delivering the meals in serving trays provided by the Contractor to the five sites: Homestead Senior Program, Lubbock Senior Center, Rawlings Community Center, Simmons Community Center and Trejo Supercenter. After the meals has been served, the City will pick up the serving trays from the five sites and return them to the Contractor to be cleaned by the Contractor. B. City shall provide transportation and use proper transport equipment to maintain the necessary holding temperatures for the meals. C. City will notify Contractor by 3:30 p.m. each day as to how many meals for each location are required for the following day. ARTICLE VI INSURANCE A. General. Contractor shall procure and carry, at its sole cost and expense through the life of this Contract insurance protection hereinafter specified, in form and substance satisfactory to the City. City must approve all policies prior to the commencement of any activities whether performed by the Contractor, subcontractor, agents, or third parties. The insurance carrier must be an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of Texas and have a Best's Financial rating of A:VII. A Certificate of Insurance specifying each and all coverage shall be submitted to City prior to the execution of this Contract. Written notice of cancellation or will be provided thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 7 B. Required Coverage. Contractor shall obtain and maintain policies of insurance throughout the Contract term in limits specified below. Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance: Contractor shall elect to obtain workers' compensation coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas Labor Code. Further, Contractor shall maintain said coverage throughout the term of this Lease and shall comply with all provision of Title 5 of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Contractor maintains said coverage. Any termination of workers' compensation insurance coverage by Contractor or any cancellation or non -renewal of workers' compensation insurance coverage for the Contractor shall be a material breach of this contract. The contractor may maintain Occupational Accident and Disability Insurance in lieu of Workers' Compensation. In either event, the policy must be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Lubbock Workers' Compensation. Employer's Liability with limits of at least $100,000 each accident, $100,000 by disease policy limit, and $100,000 by disease each employee shall also be obtained and maintained throughout the term of this Lease. 2. General Liability: Contractor's insurance shall contain broad form contractual liability with a combined single limit of a minimum of $300,000 each occurrence and in the aggregate and shall include the following: Bodily Injury and Property Damage; Broad Form Contractual Liability; Personal Injury and Advertising Injury; Fire legal liability; and Products and completed operations. 3. Other Insurance Requirements: Contractor's general liability insurance policies through policy endorsement must include wording, which states that the policy shall be primary and non-contributory with respect to any insurance carried by City of Lubbock. The certificate of insurance described below must reflect that the above wording is included in evidenced policies. All policies must be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Lubbock. C. Coo eration on Claims City agrees to provide immediate written notice to Contractor of all losses or claims for which it will seek indemnity from Contractor under this agreement. City agrees not to incur any cost or expense without the approval of Contractor and further agrees to fully Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 8 cooperate with Contractor in the investigation, defense and settlement of such claims. D. Subcontractors. The Contractor shall require each subcontractor with whom it contracts to provide activities as contemplated by this Contract, to obtain proof of insurance coverage as set forth herein, and to provide to Contractor, prior to such person performing any such activities, a Certificate of Insurance establishing such coverage. ARTICLE VII INDEMNITY To the extent allowable by the laws of the State of Texas, Contractor and City shall defend, indemnify and hold each other harmless from and against all claims, liability, loss and expense, including reasonable collection expenses, attorney's fees and court costs which may arise because of the negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnifying party, its agents or employees in the performance of its obligations under the Contract. The obligations in this section are intended to be within the limits of liability found in the Texas Tort Claims Act. This clause shall survive termination of the Contract. ARTICLE VIII INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS Contractor and City agree that Contractor shall perform the duties under this Contract as an independent contractor. The Contractor has the sole discretion to determine the manner in which the services are to be performed. ARTICLE IX EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS Contractor may employ or retain agents, consultants, contractors, or third parties, to perform certain duties of Contractor under this Contract provided that Contractor is in no event relieved of any obligation under this Contract. Any such agents, contractors, or third parties retained and/or employed by Contractor shall be required to carry, for the protection and benefit of the City and Contractor and naming said third parties as additional insured, insurance as described in Article VI Insurance of this Contract. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 9 ARTICLE X COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating, in any way, manner or form, to the activities under this Contract, and any amendments thereto. ARTICLE XI CONFIDENTIALITY Contractor shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law. ARTICLE XII NOTICE A. General. Whenever notice from contractor to City or City to Contractor is required or permitted by this Contract and no other method of notice is provided, such notice shall be given by (1) actual delivery of the written notice to the other party by hand, (2) or other reasonable means (in which case such notice shall be effective upon delivery), or (3) by depositing the written notice in the United States mail, properly addressed to the other party at the address provided in this article, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case such notice shall be effective on the third business day after such notice is so deposited. B. Contractor's Address. Contractor's address and numbers for the purpose of notice are: The Bridge of Lubbock, Inc. 1301 Redbud , Lubbock, Texas 79403 Telephone: 806-687-0772 Facsimile: 806-687-4428 C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are: City of Lubbock Attn: Nancy Neill P.O. Box 2000 1010 91h Street Lubbock, TX 79457 Telephone: (806) 775-2685 Facsimile: (806) 775-2686 Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 10 D. Chante of Address. Either party may change its address or numbers for purposes of notice by giving written notice to the other party, referring specifically to this Contract, and setting forth such new address or numbers. The address or numbers shall become effective on the 15`h day after such notice is effective. ARTICLE XIII PURCHASING/INVENTORY Contractor shall purchase and pay for all food, supplies and services utilized for the food services to be provided by Contractor under this Contract. ARTICLE XIV MISCELLANEOUS A. Captions. The captions for the articles and sections in this Contract are inserted in this Contract strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the provisions to this Contract and shall not be given any effect in construing this Contract. B. Audit. Contractor shall provide access to its books and records to the City. The City may audit, at its expense and during normal business hours, Contractor's books and records with respect to this Contract between the Contractor and City. C. Records. Contractor shall maintain records that are necessary to substantiate the services provided by the Contractor. D. Assignability. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party written without the wren consent of the other party, except that Contractor may, without prior approval and without exoneration of any of its responsibilities, assign this Agreement to any affiliate or wholly-owned subsidiary. E. Successor and Assigns. This Contract binds and inures to the benefit of the City, Contractor, and their respective successors, legal representatives, and assigns. F. Construction and Venue. THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 11 CONTRACT OR THE ACTIONS THAT ARE CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. G. Severability, If any provision of this Contract is ever held to be invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or circumstances, the remainder of this Contract and the application of such provision to persons and/or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is held invalid or ineffective shall not be affected thereby. H. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this Contract shall be binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in writing, dated subsequent to this Contract, and duly executed by the Contractor and City. I. Entire Asreement. This Contract, including Exhibits A and B, hereto, contains the Entire Contract between the City and Contractor, and there are no other written or oral promises, conditions, warranties, or representations relating to or affecting the matters contemplated herein. EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof. CITY OF LUBBOCK To Martin, Mayor ATTEST: Reb cca Garza City Secretary (CONTRACTOR) — AAal-�L Algenj__ Lisa Green, Executive Director Food Service Contract for Senior Centers City of Lubbock & The Bridge of -Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 12 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: , zol Randy ruesdell ommunity Services Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: Donald G. Vandiver City Attorney Food Service Contract for Senior Centers City of Lubbock & 13 Resolution No. 2009-RO112 EXHIBIT A COMPENSATION Contractor shall provide an estimated 42,000 meals during the term of the Contract for $ 3.60 per meal. A. Billing. No later than fifteen (15) days after the end of each Accounting period, Contractor shall submit to City an invoice for amounts due. City shall pay the invoiced amount within thirty (30) days after the invoice date and shall pay interest on any amount not paid when due at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) each month from due date until paid. B. Accounting Periods. "Accounting Periods" shall be designated by the Contractor as either two consecutive calendar weeks or twenty-six (26) accounting periods or as two times per month or twenty-four (24) accounting periods. Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba seasoned with Love 14 EXHIBIT B OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAYS New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Friday After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Food Service Contract for Senior Centers The Bridge of Lubbock dba Seasoned with Love 15