Meal Prep Government Bids & RFPs

The proposal receipt date and time is May 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

The bid notice states that payments will be made by the Department of Emergency Management no earlier than thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, and approval by the Department of Emergency Management.

The proposer shall warrant all equipment to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of substantial completion of the project. For any failures within the warranty period, provide answers to service calls and requests for information within a 24-hour period and repair or replace any faulty item within a 2-3 hour period without charge, including parts and labor.

The council shall select the proposal which received the highest cumulative score from the evaluation committee, except that the council may select a proposer or multiple proposers other than the highest-ranked proposer provided that the proposer selected has been given a cumulative score by the committee that received a total maximum score of at least eighty percent (80%).

A proposer, to be selected, must be experienced at providing services similar in nature and complexity to the project outlined in this request for proposal and must demonstrate their ability to meet the following minimum requirements: The proposer may satisfy these minimum requirements through the use of a subcontractor. However, required Louisiana contractors licenses or other license requirements listed in this section may not be satisfied through the use of a subcontractor.

Failure to comply with section **** (acknowledgement of no subcontractors added without prior council approval) shall result in penalties imposed by JPCO section ****.

Proposers shall be required to submit a sample menu with their submissions. See attachment D for sample menu.

Any proposer that submitted a proposal in response to this request for proposals may protest in writing to the Director of Purchasing within 48 hours of the evaluation committee meeting.

The bid notice states that the meal service is required from 26 May 2026 to 29 May 2026.

The bid notice states that responses should include the name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status including small business type and certifications, and the corresponding NAICS code.

The bid notice states that the penalty for non compliance with limitations on subcontracting is the greater of $500,000 or the dollar amount spent, in excess of permitted levels, by the entity on subcontractors, in accordance with 13 CFR ****(h).

The period of performance for this requirement is 10 July through 24 July 2026, as stated in the bid notice: he period of performance for this requirement is 10 july through 24 july 2026.

The government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors, as stated in the bid notice: he government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors.

This acquisition is a 100 set aside for small business concerns under North American Industry Classification System NAICS code ****, Caterers, as indicated in the bid notice: his acquisitionis a 100 set aside for small business concerns under north american industry classification system naics code ****, caterers.

Offerors are required to submit a 14 day sample menu for their offer to be considered, as stated in the bid notice: offerors are also reminded they are required to submit a 14 day sample menu for their offer to be considered.

The bid notice states the period of performance is June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031.

The bid notice states that quotations are due by 17:00 PM on May 4, 2026. Quotations are due by 17:00 pm may 4, 2026

The bid notice states that the U. S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. he u. s. government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.

The bid notice states that the U. S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer. he u. s. government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer

The bid notice states that questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by 17:00 PM on April 23, 2026. Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in writing 17:00 pm april 23, 2026