26-12 IFB Contract for Purchased Meals CACFP

BakerRipley, a Houston-based non-profit human services organization, is requesting bids for unitized meal services under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) with bids due July 2, 2026 (revised from the attachment's July 14 date per the posted listing). The contract covers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for children ages 1–5 served five days per week across 14 sites in Fort Bend and Harris County, with an estimated daily volume of 1,239 meals. Service commences August 10, 2026 and expires June 22, 2027, with options to renew yearly for up to four additional years.

BakerRipley encourages small and historically underutilized businesses to apply; no set-aside or preference is stated as mandatory. All meals must conform to CACFP meal pattern requirements under 7 CFR 226.20 and provided cycle menus. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-unit basis for each meal type, inclusive of food components, milk, packaging, transportation, non-food items (plates and utensils), and delivery to all designated sites.

The successful bidder must maintain comprehensive general liability ($1 million combined single limit), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), workers' compensation statutory with employer's liability ($1 million combined single limit), and excess umbrella liability ($5 million combined single limit). A 10-percent performance bond may be required. The contract is subject to Texas Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Division review and approval and must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 and 7 CFR Part 226. Bids must be submitted in triplicate to BakerRipley at 4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77011. Meal orders are placed on Wednesday of the preceding week with a 12-hour notice provision for modifications. BakerRipley reserves the right to reject non-conforming bids and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.