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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OPEN KITCHENS, INC. FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND THE AFTER SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
SPECIFICATION NO. P-15004
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contract with Open Kitchens, Inc. for the purpose of preparing, packaging, and delivering daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks to participants in the Chicago Park District's summer day camps and the after school food service program. This contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids. No work may commence and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Open Kitchens, Inc.
1161 W. 21st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Majority Interests: Terese M. Fiore 51%
Ricardo N. Fiore 49%
Contract Period: One (1) year initial contract term, with four (4) additional one (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: $2,112,111.55 for the initial contract term.
- North Region $746,799.30
- Central Region $586,995.96
- South Region $658,003.79
- After School Snack $120,312.50
Using funds from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Illinois State Board of Education will fully reimburse the Chicago Park District for both the operating and administrative costs of this program. Accordingly, the Chicago Park District will not incur any costs for operating this program.
Scope of Services: To prepare, package, and deliver daily fresh and nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks to the participants in the Chicago Park District's summer day camp program five days a week in accordance with established federal, state and local guidelines and in agreement with the Illinois State Boar...
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