Food Addiction Government Bids & RFPs

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking proposals for the sterilization of dental hygiene and podiatry instruments for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Proposals must be submitted via the OhioBuys website by 2:00 PM EST on the date indicated on the sourcing project. The RFP consists of 42 pages, and proposers should verify they have a complete copy. All inquiries must be submitted through the OhioBuys website. The proposal must include a technical proposal and a cost proposal, outlining how each deliverable will be completed within the specified timeframes. The proposal must also include information on the proposer's organizational experience, technical approach, personnel qualifications, and cost breakdown for each element. Additional documents, such as Appendix 1 (standard affirmation and disclosure form) and Appendix 2 (contractor information form), are required. The evaluation process may consist of up to four phases: initial review, evaluation committee review, request for more information, and negotiations. The evaluation criteria include years in business, sterilization process, transport process, sterilization turnaround time, and pricing. The minimum acceptable score to award a contract is 300. Any contracts resulting from this RFP are subject to the terms and conditions of the personal services contract. Payment is contingent upon the availability of state and federal funds. The contractor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws regarding equal employment opportunity, including Ohio Revised Code section **** and all related executive orders. Before a contract can be awarded, an affirmative action program verification form must be completed. Executive Order **** governing the expenditure of public funds for offshore services applies. The contractor must provide all the names and locations where services will be performed within the United States.

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHIOMHAS) is requesting proposals for kitchen equipment repair and services for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Proposals must be submitted via the Ohiobuys website by 2:00 PM EST on the date indicated on the sourcing project. The RFP consists of 46 pages, and proposers must verify they have a complete copy. All inquiries must be submitted through the Ohiobuys website. The proposal must include a technical proposal and a cost proposal, outlining how each deliverable will be completed within the specified timeframes. Additional documents (Appendix 1 and 2) are required. Minimum qualifications for contractors include certification to perform service on Hobart equipment, and technicians must have a minimum of five years experience in commercial kitchen equipment repair and EPA certifications. The evaluation process may consist of up to four phases: initial review, evaluation committee review, request for more information, and negotiations. Evaluation criteria include technician experience, certifications, experience servicing mental health facilities, pricing comparable to the competitive market. The resulting contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the personal services contract, and payments are contingent on the availability of state and federal funds. The contractor must have an approved affirmative action plan recorded with the state of Ohio. No contract funds may be spent offshore.