California Department of Parks and Recreation PDRQ-PK-26022143

Purchase of Four Cooking Classes for Students by California Department of Parks and Recreation

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, a state agency based in San Clemente, California, issued a purchase order (PDRQ-PK-26022143) to vendor Ginelle Ramirez on April 13, 2026, for a series of four cooking classes designed for students. The awarded amount was $37,343. The cooking classes include: 1) Fruit Parfaits where students build fruit cups with granola and yogurt, 2) Energy Bites using dried nuts, granola, butter, and sprinkles as ingredients, 3) Taco Day featuring protein-style tacos with lean ground beef, and 4) Eating the Rainbow which is a salad bar activity with chicken breast as a protein source. Each class includes educational elements about healthy eating and nutrition. A total of 25 units of each class were purchased. The buyer entity is known as "PK - Parks & Recreation Department" in the records but resolved to California Department of Parks and Recreation. The recipient of the purchase order is Ginelle Ramirez. The purchase order does not list specific NAICS codes or contact persons for procurement. The classes involve hands-on cooking activities and the provision of all necessary ingredients and utensils, emphasizing a healthy lifestyle education.

Description

Cooking Class 1: Fruit Parfaits Students will be able to build their own fruit cup/parfaits. They will be able to add granola and yogurt ands other healthy toppings as well. Learning the importance of each fruit and how to live a healthy lifestyle. INV# 045 28764, ROSA, PSER, L009, CDBG-ROSA; Cooking Class 2: Energy Bites No bake energy bites are n easy on the go snack for kids. Students will learn how to make these using dried nuts, granola, butter and to make it more fun, sprinkles.; Cooking Class 3: Taco Day Protein style tacos but garnished with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sauces etc. In this activity we will be using lean group beef as our protein. All utensils and ingredients will be provided; Cooking Class 4: Eating the Rainbow Salad bar style. Students will be helping to wash and set up the salad bar as well as creating their own salad bowl. They will learn the importance of each vegetable and what it contributes to your body. We will be using chicken breast as our source of protein