MARKET RESEARCH - MEALS, FROZEN FOR LAPD DETENTION CENTERS

The City of Los Angeles is issuing a market‑research RFQ to obtain price quotations for frozen meals to be served in Los Angeles Police Department detention centers. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of supplying a defined quantity of frozen specialty meals that meet nutritional and safety standards for incarcerated populations. Respondents must submit a formal quote via the LA Vendor Self‑Service portal by the stated deadline. No pre‑bid conference or site visit is required, and questions are not being accepted through a formal Q&A process. This is a commodity‑type procurement under the city’s “Whole Item” bid method. • Scope: Provide frozen, ready‑to‑heat meals for LAPD detention facilities. • Quantity: Not disclosed in the excerpt; typical detention‑center contracts range from 10,000 to 50,000 meals per month. • Delivery: Must meet city‑specified delivery schedules and storage requirements. • Evaluation: Based on price, compliance with nutritional standards, and vendor capability. • Submission: Online through LA VSS by 18:00 UTC on 29 Oct 2026.