Early Childhood Vended Meal Services

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department is seeking a qualified agency to prepare, package, and provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, milk, and related meal services for 12 early childhood education centers, with emergency delivery available upon request.

Contra Costa County > Employment and Human Services Department > Community Services Bureau


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RFP 1240
Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 24, 2026 08:30 AM
$1,593,064.00
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Disadvantaged BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessSmall BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
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Contact
cmurphy@ehsd.cccounty.us
+19256084915
Submission Instructions
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Envelope 1: Proposal File, Envelope 2: Financial File
Description

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department's Community Services Bureau is seeking one qualified agency to provide vended meal services for 12 early childhood education centers serving children ages 0–5. The contractor must provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and milk; accommodate allergies, disabilities, and dietary restrictions; comply with Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements; and prepare meals for routine pickup by County employees. The contractor must also maintain the staffing, vehicles, and operational capacity to provide emergency delivery to the centers when requested. The scope includes meal planning, food procurement and preparation, packaging, labeling, food safety, temperature control, meal-related supplies, monthly reporting, detailed invoicing, and delivery or staging for pickup. The estimated initial program funding is up to $1,593,064 for February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with up to four optional one-year renewals. Proposals must include a program narrative, fiscal management narrative, budget and budget narrative, qualifications, references, organizational chart, staff resumes or job descriptions, a current health permit or recent inspection report, and a 21-day sample menu, along with the required forms and financial attachments.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
vended meal serviceschildcare meal cateringfood delivery services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 03, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due
Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM-Responses to Questions Published
Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 22, 2026-Compliance Review and Evaluation
Oct 27, 2026-Fiscal Review and Evaluation
Nov 3, 2026-Bureau Committee Review Period
Nov 18, 2026-Award Letter Sent
Feb 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Sexual Assault and Molestation Liability
  • Cyber Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP 1240 Vended Meal Services.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:20 AM
FORM #2 Statement of Qualifications.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:20 AM
W-9 Form.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:21 AM
Insurance Coverage Endorsement Information.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:21 AM
FORM #3 Budget and Budget Narrative.xlsxSep 24, 2026 08:20 AM
BidNet Direct Whole Packet.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:21 AM
FORM #1 Proposal Cover Statement.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:20 AM
FORM #4 Sample Menu.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:21 AM
Contractor SBE Form.pdfSep 24, 2026 08:21 AM
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