Emergency Food Services

SCOPE OF SERVICES SUMMARY The City of St. Cloud is seeking to retain the services of qualified and experienced Proposer(s) for 'Project Title on an “as needed” basis, as specified in the Detailed Scope of Services and Requirements Section of this RFP document. The successful proposer shall prove by their qualifications, experience, and plan for the work, that they will best serve the overall needs of the City. The selection of the successful Proposer(s) shall be at the City’s discretion and shall be made in a prompt manner after receipt and evaluation of all responses. If you are interested in preparing a response to this RFP, please complete all the requirements set forth in this RFP document. Under the proposal process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on the proposer to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your electronic signature on the Respondent’s Certification. PRE-RESPONSE CONFERENCE 'PRE-RESPONSE CONFERENCE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES After selection of Proposers by the City, each Proposer will be required to negotiate and execute an Agreement with the City. MINIMUM BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS In order for a Proposal to be considered by the City, Proposers shall demonstrate, in their proposals, compliance with the following minimum requirements: Proposer(s) must demonstrate qualifications and experience in providing catering services. All proposer(s) must provide business certification and Food Handlers Certification for performing this type of service. Bidders shall provide copies of current health inspection records. Proposer(s) licensed to do business in the State of Florida. FUND AVAILABILITY Any Contract resulting from this solicitation is deemed effective only to the extent that funds are available. The City of St. Cloud abides by the provisions set forth in Florida Statutes relative to appropriations of funds. The ability of the successful Proposer(s) to maintain a sense of fiscal responsibility and budgetary awareness shall be favorably considered in the ranking and award of a contract. This disclosure is being made to assist all Proposer(s) in the gauging of their desire to participate in this Proposal and in the planning and preparation of their written response. The City reserves the right to negotiate all Proposer fees, costs, charges, for any proposed services or appurtenant requirement. PERSONNEL The work shall be performed and directed by the key personnel identified in the submittal from the awarded vendor or individual in response to this RFP. Any changes in the identified personnel shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the City. When directed by the City, personnel whose performance or behavior is determined to be unsatisfactory shall be immediately removed. The awarded vendor or individual shall provide a sufficient number of qualified personnel as necessary to effectively carry out its responsibilities under the agreement.