Locally Grown Fresh Food Products for DCS Facilities

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to collect market data from vendors—especially those participating in the state’s Pick TN program—who can supply locally grown fresh foods, including beef, produce, and shelf‑stable items, to DCS facilities throughout Tennessee. The RFI seeks detailed information on product availability, seasonal volumes, packaging, certifications, delivery capabilities, and pricing structures to inform future procurement strategies. No contract award is guaranteed; the RFI is purely informational. • Vendors must detail their ability to serve the Somerville DCS facility and other statewide sites, including monthly seasonal availability and estimated weekly quantities. • Required information includes beef grades, produce varieties, shelf‑stable product specs, delivery radius, certifications (USDA, organic, GAP, etc.), insurance, and SAM.gov registration. • Responses are to be submitted as a single PDF and one hard‑copy paper copy by February 4 2026 to the designated DCS contact.