Description
The Navajo Nation Department of Dine’ Education seeks a qualified vendor to provide USDA‑compliant food services and deliveries to 80 Head Start centers across Arizona and New Mexico for a five‑year period. The contractor must supply fresh produce, meats, dairy, and grocery items, adhere to strict delivery windows, support electronic ordering, and accommodate dietary restrictions for children with disabilities. Proposals must include technical qualifications, management approach, and a detailed cost breakdown (including Navajo sales tax).
• Deliver fresh and packaged foods directly to each center (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) with a minimum 15‑item order per delivery.
• Meet USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program standards and provide an online credit‑card ordering system.
• Submit a sealed proposal (original + 3 copies) and a separate sealed cost envelope by 5 p.m. on February 26 2026.