The County of Cuyahoga issued a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP # 8161) seeking partners to deploy comprehensive food‑security services across the county. The solicitation calls for agencies or organizations capable of delivering food‑distribution, nutrition education, and related outreach to address hunger and improve health outcomes for residents. The RFP required plan‑holder‑of‑record status to receive the full specifications, and an addendum extended the original submission deadline to early January 2022. The procurement follows standard county procedures, with both paper and electronic submission options, and the contract is intended to be funded from the county’s health and human services budget.
• Scope of work: county‑wide food‑security program implementation, including meal provision, nutrition counseling, and community outreach.
• Procurement type: open competitive RFP with a formal addendum extending the deadline.
• Key dates: pre‑proposal conference Nov 30 2021; original deadline Dec 17 2021 (later extended to Jan 7 2022).
• No vendor or award details are disclosed in the provided documents.