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Iowa AEA Purchasing·Iowa

AEA Purchasing Food Request for Proposals 011426

Closes 3/18/2026$500k – $2MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The AEA Purchasing Food Request for Proposals (RFP) 011426 seeks proposals to provide commercial food products, supplies and related services from Prime Vendor(s) for use in the Participating Members’ meal programs. Iowa has been divided into two Service Zones. Enrollment numbers will vary in each such Service Zone. Bidders may submit proposals providing prices for Market Basket items in either or both Service Zones. Further details about the Service Zones and the Market Basket are described in the RFP. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Providing commercial food products and supplies • Offering related services for meal programs • Serving Participating Members in two Service Zones • Submitting proposals with prices for Market Basket items • Obtaining the RFP by contacting the soliciting officer, Megan Brink

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Contact

Meg Brink

[email protected]

(563) 341-7948

Key dates

Opened
1/12/2026
Closes
3/18/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
011426

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, as the document does not provide a specific budget or contract value. However, considering the scope of the project, which involves providing commercial food products and related services for meal programs in two Service Zones, the contract value could be substantial. A rough estimate could be in the range of $500,000 to $2 million, depending on the number of Participating Members, the types of food products and services required, and the duration of the contract. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the enrollment numbers in each Service Zone, the prices of Market Basket items, and the level of competition among bidders.

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