NMDA Food Bank Program

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to administer the NMDA Food Bank Program for FY27. The contractor will design, procure, aggregate, and distribute locally‑ and region‑ally produced foods through New Mexico food banks, with a strong emphasis on supporting small‑to‑mid‑size, veteran, young, and beginning producers. The effort is funded at approximately $1.9 million for the fiscal year and requires full compliance with state procurement rules, reporting, and data‑traceability requirements. • Provide consulting expertise to manage procurement of NM‑grown agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, grains, staple grocery items, and ranch products). • Aggregate, store, and distribute food to designated food banks and nonprofit partners across New Mexico, using the NM Grown Approved Supplier Program and the Path‑to‑Plate digital platform. • Deliver monthly progress reports, maintain traceability from producer to recipient, and submit a final FY‑end report with detailed spend, producer outreach, and impact metrics. • Ensure compliance with NMSU Standard Terms and Conditions, including insurance, data‑security, and audit provisions. • Prioritize purchases from veteran, young, and beginning farmers and meet the FY 1 timeline (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027).