Food Service for Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Background
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is seeking bids for a single Bidder to provide food service for its training programs. The ILEA runs three academy cycles each year, with each cycle lasting 16 weeks, and operates 48 weeks out of the year. The goal of this contract is to ensure that recruits receive nutritious meals during their training, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. The contract will not be exclusive, allowing multiple agencies to participate.

Work Details
The selected Bidder will be responsible for providing food services including:
- Breakfast served from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM
- Lunch served from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Dinner served from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

- Meals must accommodate up to 100 recruits at a time.
- Food must be prepared at the Bidder's location and delivered to the ILEA facility on Camp Dodge.
- A complete roster with dietary restrictions will be provided by ILEA before each cycle.
- Refunds for absenteeism or termination will be processed within 15 business days.

- Daily menu guidelines include:
- 40% protein
- 30% vegetables
- 20% grains
- 10% fruits

- All utensils and serving materials must be provided by the Bidder.
- Menus must be submitted one week in advance and must include at least two types of fresh fruit at every meal, a full buffet salad bar for lunch and dinner, and various drinks including milk and juices.
- A minimum three-week food rotation plan is required.

Period of Performance
The contract term will begin upon award and will last for one year, with the option for the agency to renew for up to five additional annual extensions.

Place of Performance
Food service will be performed at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy located on Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.