Farm to School

The Arizona Department of Education is seeking to pre‑qualify contractors with expertise in food‑and‑nutrition policy to support the expansion of farm‑to‑school and farm‑to‑early‑care‑education (ECE) programs across the state. Selected firms will provide consulting, planning, program development, and implementation assistance as needs arise. This RFP establishes a pool of qualified vendors who can be called upon for various services related to nutrition policy, program design, stakeholder coordination, and evaluation. • Provide technical assistance and strategic guidance for farm‑to‑school and farm‑to‑ECE initiatives. • Develop and implement nutrition‑policy plans, training materials, and outreach strategies. • Conduct needs assessments, data analysis, and reporting for program performance. • Coordinate with schools, early‑care providers, growers, and state agencies to facilitate program rollout. • Offer ongoing support and advisory services as identified by the Department.