Central Health seeks proposals for mobile grocer and farm stand services in Travis County, Texas. Services include recurring mobile/pop-up fresh food markets, SNAP/EBT acceptance, nutrition incentives, bilingual outreach, and local sourcing. Proposals due November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM CT via Bidnet or mail. Preproposal conference optional on October 20, 2026. Questions due October 22, 2026. Initial contract 1 year with four optional renewals. Evaluation based on 100-point criteria including market model, SNAP capability, local sourcing, outreach, and cost. Multiple awards possible.
Proposals must be received by November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. Proposals received after the proposal submission time at the designated location will not be considered.
The contract will be awarded to the proposer that provides the best overall value to central health for the scope of work. Evaluation criteria include food access model, SNAP capability, local sourcing, outreach, and cost.
Vendors must be authorized to accept SNAP/EBT and hold food safety certifications. Vendor must hold certifications and comply with applicable federal, state, and local food safety, handling, storage, transportation, permitting, and inspection requirements.
Protests must be submitted within 10 calendar days after notification of award. Protest of contract award by a proposer that was not recommended for same must be submitted in writing to the procurement authority within ten (10) calendar days after central health notifies proposers of a contract award.
Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Contacting board members or staff may result in disqualification. Failure to meet mandatory requirements or submit required documents may lead to rejection.