Child Nutrition Food Products

Hidalgo County Head Start is seeking food distributors to supply a broad range of child nutrition products to two central kitchens and designated campuses, with recurring deliveries and food-safety requirements.

Hidalgo County > Hidalgo County Head Start Program > Purchasing Department


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26-0607-11-04-02
Nov 04, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 17, 2026 01:00 PM
8 months base + 2 × 1 year options
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ived.sepulveda@co.hidalgo.tx.us
+19563182626
2802 South Business Highway 281, Edinburg, TX, USA
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Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, Administration Building, 2802 S. 281, Edinburg, Texas 78539
Description

Hidalgo County Head Start seeks qualified food distributors to provide a wide range of foods for its Child and Adult Care Food Program. The requested products include frozen fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, cheese, meat and poultry, fish, dry and canned goods, bread and grain products, cereals, and condiments. Products must meet USDA, Texas Department of Agriculture, and CACFP requirements, applicable food-safety standards, and specified packaging, shelf-life, and condition requirements. Bidders must provide nutrition labels and nutritional analyses for each offered product. The vendor must deliver at least twice weekly on the designated schedule, maintain refrigerated or frozen transport as needed, preserve required temperatures, provide traceability and recall procedures, and replace damaged or rejected products at no additional cost. The response includes pricing for the listed items and requires four references, product documentation, and specified certifications and acknowledgments.

Classification Codes
NAICS424420Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8999FOOD ITEMS FOR RESALE
Smart Codes
child nutrition foodfood distributionrefrigerated food delivery
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026 09:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM-Question Response Deadline
Nov 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 04, 2026 09:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Hidalgo County Purchasing Department or designated location; in-person attendance may be capacity-limited.
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $500,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist
  • Workers Compensation
Required
  • Bid Bond
Required
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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