DATE:
September 24, 2024
15
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
UPDATE ON THE COUNTYWIDE FOOD PROCUREMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) established a countywide food contract to provide food and related services to those that are in the care or custody of the County, including those individuals in the Sheriff's Office's custody and at the Health and Human Services Agency's Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility. However, all County departments can use the countywide food contract. On December 5, 2023 (26), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Board Policy B-75, County of San Diego Sustainable, Equitable, and Local Food Sourcing Policy. Board Policy B-75 outlines six value categories to guide the County's food procurement process: local sourcing, equity-informed sourcing, elevated labor standards, organic or regenerative certification, low-carbon intensity, and nutritional co-benefit.
On March 12, 2024 (12), the Board authorized a competitive solicitation for a contract for food, food preparation supplies, and equipment that incorporates the six value categories of Board Policy B-75. This authorization also required that the supplier selected track data and metrics regarding fulfillment of these six value categories. In addition, the Board directed the development of an action plan to find, uplift, and cultivate local businesses to serve as providers for these larger food contracts through working in partnership with local stakeholders.
Today's action requests that the Board receive an update on the progress from the March 12, 2024 (12) action.
RECOMMENDATION
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Receive an update on the countywide food procurement.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego (County) provides millions of meals annually to some of the most vulnerable people in the region. Multiple departments across the County enterprise purchase food, food preparation supplies, and eq...
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