RFP 27006 – Region 9 Head Start & Early Head Start Meal Services

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide full‑service, CACFP‑compliant meal preparation and delivery for the Region 9 Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Services include breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack for roughly 126 meals per day across a five‑day work week, spanning the academic year (August‑May for Head Start and August‑June for Early Head Start). The contractor must hold all required federal and state licenses, maintain workers’ compensation and liability insurance, and submit background checks for any staff interacting with children. Pricing is capped at 10 % of the current CACFP reimbursement rates, and the contract is a one‑year term renewable up to three additional years based on performance and funding. • Provide CACCP‑compliant menus and deliver meals on schedule to designated sites in Region 9. • Maintain all licensing, insurance, and background‑check requirements. • Submit a cost proposal that does not exceed the 10 % cap of CACFP rates, along with technical qualifications and references. • Contract may be extended annually up to a total of four years, subject to appropriations and satisfactory performance.