RFP 27002 – Region 9 Head Start and Early Head Start Meal Services

This solicitation seeks a qualified food‑service provider to deliver CACFP‑compliant breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack meals for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Region 9, New Mexico. The contractor must manage menu planning, meal preparation, delivery or pick‑up logistics, and maintain all required permits and background‑check compliance while adhering to federal nutrition standards. The contract is for one year with the possibility of three additional one‑year extensions, and the award will be made based on qualifications, references, and cost. • Provide ~72 meals/day for Head Start and ~54 meals/day for Early Head Start (≈126 total) on a 5‑day week schedule during the program months. • Develop and submit CACFP‑compliant menus, maintain food/kitchen permits, and ensure staff background checks and insurance coverage. • Submit mandatory pass/fail forms (Health Coverage, Conflict of Interest, etc.) and a cost proposal limited to ≤10 % of current CACFP reimbursement rates. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications (100 pts), references (50 pts), cost (100 pts), plus mandatory form compliance.