Food Service Program

FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT

This Food Service Program Agreement (Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Provider Name: with principal place of business at , and Client Name: with program site at .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Provider is duly licensed and experienced in the preparation and delivery of food service programs that comply with applicable public health and food safety standards; and

WHEREAS, Client operates the program site and desires that Provider furnish meal services and related program support in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for Provider to perform the services described in this Agreement and for Client to pay Provider according to the Payment Terms set forth herein.

SCOPE OF WORK

Provider shall prepare, deliver and, where applicable, serve meals at the program site. Provider's obligations include menu development, procurement, preparation, delivery, compliance with applicable health and safety standards, staff training on food safety and allergen management, and recordkeeping. Provider will maintain documentation of food temperatures, source/vendor records, and staff training records to be made available to Client upon request.

Meals per service period: ; Days per week of service: ; Special dietary accommodation capacity:

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Provider as compensation for services performed under this Agreement according to the following terms.

Late payment shall incur a late fee of on overdue balances, measured from the invoice due date until paid in full. Provider may suspend services for nonpayment if Client fails to cure outstanding invoices within days after written notice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice to the other party at least days prior to the intended termination date. Either party may terminate for cause if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall treat as confidential all nonpublic information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement, including participant dietary restrictions, health-related information, and payment data. Confidential information shall not be disclosed except to employees, subcontractors or agents who need access to perform the obligations of this Agreement and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those set forth herein. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

FOOD SAFETY, ALLERGENS, AND COMPLIANCE

Provider warrants that all meals will be prepared, stored and delivered in compliance with applicable health and safety laws, regulations and local public health requirements. Provider will maintain required licenses and certificates and will ensure staff complete required food safety and allergen training prior to service. Provider will implement a documented allergen management plan and shall immediately notify Client of any suspected or confirmed food safety incidents.

Provider certifications: Food Safety Certification: ; Insurance limits (general liability):

REPORTING, RECORDS, AND INSPECTIONS

Provider shall maintain accurate records of meals served, menus, production sheets, temperature logs and staff training records for a minimum of three (3) years and shall furnish copies to Client upon request. Client or its authorized representatives may conduct reasonable inspections of Provider's operations and records during normal business hours upon prior notice.

INDEMNIFICATION

Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and its officers, directors and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of Provider's negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct in the performance of food services under this Agreement; provided, however, that Client shall indemnify Provider for claims resulting from Client's negligence or breach.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the Food Service Program and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Provider may assign to an affiliated entity or successor in interest. Notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as either party designates in writing.

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