Food Retail Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that letters of interest must be submitted on or before 2:00 p. m. on June 3rd, 2026.

The bid notice requires vendors to submit information on Payment methods accepted as part of their letter of interest.

The bid notice indicates that a selection committee will review all letters of interest, and contract negotiations will take place with the top finalist.

Vendors must submit information regarding their Organization leadership and onsite staffing plans and Years of experience in the food services industry and in similar environments as part of their letter of interest.

The bid notice states that interested vendors are encouraged to attend an optional site visit that will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a. m.

The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at or before 11:00 AM.

Submissions will be evaluated based on weighted criteria including quality and completeness of submission (25%), experience and references (20%), product offering and pricing (15%), maintenance and service plan (15%), and revenue to the borough/financial benefit (25%).

Vendors must be fully insured and provide proof of general liability insurance, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and obtain and maintain all required licenses and permits, including Monmouth County Health Department approvals if applicable, any required food vending or handling licenses, and any NJDEP or local permits related to bait sales, if applicable.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the products. It mentions contract durations of 3 or 5 years.

The bid notice asks if your firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) and if you maintain a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license. It also asks if your firm is a small or large business.

The estimated contract value for a 3-year contract is $416,****, with a maximum of $1,041,**** a 5-year contract, the estimated value is $694,****, with a maximum of $1,735,****.

The RFQ due date is Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. The expected effective date of the sublease agreement is in Quarter 3, 2026.

The submitted proposals will be reviewed and selected based upon factors including but not limited to: qualifications of owneroperator, the proposed use of the subleased space, completeness of business model approach, experience with similar businesses with references, ability to provide a point-of-sale system, ability to provide a variety of high-quality retail options, ability to provide quality food, entity size, location, history, resources, etc. , and preference for businesses already located in Northbrook.

Minimum qualifications include: ability to obtain a valid license to do business in Illinois, Cook County, and Northbrook; possess or ability to obtain required licenses/certifications; proven experience operating a business or similar business; thorough understanding of applicable regulations; and ability to obtain sufficient insurance.

A pre-proposal meeting and walkthrough is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. at **** Shermer Road, Northbrook. Attendance at this meeting is encouraged, and the Village reserves the right to reject proposals from those who fail to attend.

The notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Questions and requests for information must be submitted via email before 3:00 p. m. local time on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The bid notice states that the award will be based on sealed fixed price bids to provide certain grocery items at a discount rate for the CCSD summer feeding program in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions of this solicitation.