solicitationmemowithdraftRFPinfo_20220209151103.468_X.pdf

This document is a solicitation memorandum with draft RFP information for a state and local contract opportunity titled "Child Nutrition Reviews" issued by the state of Arkansas. The RFP is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive reviews and technical assistance for the state's child nutrition program, including on-site reviews, desk audits, corrective action plan assistance, and training. The contract period is for one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Responses are due by March 31, 2022, and the contract is expected to be awarded by May 1, 2022.

The RFP states that the selected contractor must have significant experience conducting child nutrition program reviews and providing corrective action plan assistance. Pricing is to be submitted as a fixed-fee per review or per training session, with an estimated 70 on-site reviews and 30 training sessions annually. The current incumbent contractor is ABC Services, who has held the contract for the past three years. Funding for the contract will come from the state's child nutrition program budget, with an estimated annual value between $500,000 and $800,000.