Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Request for Proposals

The Office of Community Services is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to provide comprehensive services for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The program aims to provide funding for low-income seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce. Services must include organizing relationships with farmers, certifying participants, issuing coupons, and providing nutrition education. The contract will be for a two-year period, with the initial contract period being from February 1, 2027, to October 31, 2027, and one extension available for the next program year. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing comprehensive services for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program • Organizing relationships with farmers and certifying participants • Issuing coupons and providing nutrition education • Ensuring secure transportation and storage of unissued coupons • Reimbursing authorized vendors in a timely manner • Conducting community outreach activities to enroll low-income seniors and recruit farmers • Authorizing, training, and managing vendors • Collecting and reconciling coupons • Providing a detailed plan for coupon issuance, redemption, and management.