Overview
Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) is requesting quotes from qualified service contractors (“Proponents”) to provide food services for one year (October 2021 – October 2022) to youth registered in TFN’s Youth Centre, as further described in this RFQ, including any addenda that may be issued (the “Services”).
The Services must include all labour and activities associated with the planning and delivery of food services for Youth Centre programs.
TFN as a self-governing treaty First Nation, has similarities to BC local governments, but also to a province and to the federal government. The current population of Members is 500 which includes Members living off-lands. TFN also has a significant leaseholder population on Tsawwassen Lands. The Youth Centre prioritizes Tsawwassen Members and Tsawwassen Member children but is also open to other children living on and off Tsawwassen Lands.
Scope of Work and Specifications
The TFN Youth Centre is fully equipped with a community kitchen that can accommodate food preparation for medium to large groups. The kitchen is stocked with supplies that support the proper preparation and storage of food, as well as the cleaning and maintenance items that are required to keep a kitchen running.
TFN requires the Proponent to develop meal plans, cook, and serve healthy meals and snacks to children and youth registered in TFN’s Youth Centre. Further, the Proponent will need to clean and sanitize dishes, counter tops, tables, and chairs. TFN is looking for a Proponent that is also able to plan and deliver cooking lessons for children and youth. The successful Proponent will be expected to participate in team planning and support executing TFN events. More specifically, the successful Proponent will be expected to:
- prepare a weekly meal plan for youth ages 6 to 25;
- maintain proper food inventories and storage;
- ensure food is stored at safe temperatures;
- order and purchase groceries and supplies (on a weekly basis);
- set up, organize, and maintain the kitchen’s workstations;
- prepare food that is in accordance with provincial health and food safety standards;
- clean and sanitize the kitchen after use;
- support meal services for offsite activities; and
- receive direction from TFN staff and collaborate to prepare meals that correspond to Youth Centre programs.
TFN will cover the cost of groceries and products needed to facilitate cleaning, and as such, those costs should not be considered as part of the quotation. Proponents’ quotes should account for the cost of their time and labour for the Services.
To download the full RFQ click here
Please direct all questions and submissions to:
Catherine Huber, Acting Manager of Education and Skills Development
Mobile: (604) 802-7317