202616-Cooking Demo

The State of Maryland is soliciting proposals for cooking demonstration and food preparation services to be provided at scheduled events. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to deliver healthy cooking demonstrations and food preparation activities that educate participants on nutritious meal preparation and healthy eating practices. The primary objectives are to promote wellness through interactive culinary education and to provide practical food preparation instruction at various state-sponsored events. Vendors must demonstrate expertise in nutrition, food safety, culinary instruction, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in cooking demonstrations. The contract was posted on January 27, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 3, 2026, providing potential bidders with seven calendar days to prepare and submit their responses.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types based on organization classification. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are referenced in the available procurement information. The contract opportunity does not include a disclosed award value or budget range in the posted materials. Interested vendors should refer to the complete solicitation documents for additional details regarding evaluation criteria, scoring methodology, contract terms, and any specific event scheduling or performance requirements not detailed in this summary.