DNR - MOD - Sportsmen Against Hunger

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a nonprofit organization to manage the "Sportsmen Against Hunger" program. The successful contractor will be responsible for creating a mechanism for hunters to donate deer, communicating with sportsmen, approving and managing participating meat processors, donating all venison to Feeding America Michigan, and verifying the accuracy of processor invoices. The contractor must have at least 5 years of experience providing wild game or other food to food banks. The contract term is anticipated to begin on November 19, 2024, with the potential for renewal. Pricing for this contract will be based on a reimbursement model, where the DNR will reimburse the contractor for processor payments and actual administrative expenses incurred to run the program. The DNR has provided annual funding amounts ranging from $213,000 to $250,000 for the previous and upcoming fiscal years, and the contractor will be expected to work with the DNR to build a network to gain additional funding sources on an annual basis to support the program's growth.

This contracting opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations only. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DNR has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range, but the provided annual funding amounts give an indication of the anticipated award value.