Provide Hands‑On/Virtual Food and Nutrition Education and Help Create Positive, Healthy Food Environments in EPS Elementary Schools

This contract awards a one‑year, $59,000 sole‑source agreement to Cooking with Kids, Inc. to deliver hands‑on and virtual nutrition‑education services for approximately 1,500 elementary‑school students in the Española Public Schools district. The program includes bilingual curriculum delivery, classroom‑day activities, cafeteria promotions, digital resources, and optional after‑school or summer programming, all aligned with state and national health and education standards. • Scope: Nutrition education, curriculum development, bilingual instructional materials, and program evaluation for ~1,500 students. • Duration: 11 months (Aug 9 2026 – Jun 30 2027), $59 K fixed‑price. • Vendor: Cooking with Kids, Inc., a specialist provider with a nine‑year partnership with the district and unique curriculum.