Description
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking Regional Emergency Feeding Organizations (REFOs) to act as statewide distributors of USDA‑funded food commodities under TEFAP, CSFP for seniors, and a Fresh‑Produce Initiative. The contract is indefinite‑quantity, most‑advantageous‑offer, with a base period of one year and up to five one‑year extensions. Offerors must demonstrate organizational experience, staff qualifications, and submit a detailed project plan indicating which counties they will serve. Cost is not competitively scored; the highest‑scoring technical proposal receives the award, provided the cost response is complete. The award will be made in early June 2026, with quarterly reimbursement cycles and strict bonding/insurance requirements.
• Administer and distribute TEFAP, CSFP, and fresh‑produce food commodities to Local Emergency Feeding Organizations across all 33 NM counties.
• Provide warehousing, inventory control, and transportation services while complying with USDA and HCA regulations (7 CFR 247, 250, 251; 2 CFR 200).
• Submit quarterly reports, expense receipts, and maintain a fidelity bond ≥ 25 % of the contract value; no fees may be charged to LEFOs.