Emergency Feeding Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 24-0319-RFP
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 91852 Food Service Consulting
- 95236 Emergency Food
- 96115 Concessions, Catering, Vending: Mobile And Stationary (See Class 905 For Airport Concessions)
- 96119 Food Trucks And Mobile Catering Carts
- 96138 Food Preparation Services (Including Food Canning Services)
- 96240 Food Distribution Services
- 96259 Processing Services, Food (Not Otherwise Classified In Classes 961 Or 962)
- 97218 Food Services For Classes
- UNSPSC codes
- 90101604 Construction or work site catering services
- 73131804 Butter or cream processing services
- 90101502 Bars
- 90101500 Eating and drinking establishments
- 73131605 Meat plant operation or management services
- 73131606 Slaughter houses services
- 73131607 Butcher services
- 90101501 Restaurants
- 90101504 On street food vendors
- 94131600 Charity organizations
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- 94131605 International aid assistance services
- 94131602 Food relief services
- 93131601 Hunger eradication programs
- 90101603 Catering services
- 73131800 Dairy and eggs processing
- 70121606 Poultry production services
- 73131603 Poultry processing services
- 73131802 Egg processing services
- 80141700 Distribution
- 93131602 Emergency food supply services
- 94131608 Prisoner assistance organizations
- 90101600 Banquet and catering services
- 90101605 Food service for transportation operators
- 91111802 Check room concessions
- 90101602 Party tent services
- 85151500 Food technology
- 73131601 Meat products or by products processing services
- 73131602 Fish or fish products processing services
- 73131604 Meat hygiene or inspection services
- 73131801 Milk processing services
- 73131803 Cheese processing services
- 85151504 Food preparation counseling or control services
- 90101801 Professionally prepared carryout meals
- 90101503 Fast food establishments
- 91111603 Cooking or food preparation services
- 93131607 Food distribution services
- 73131600 Meat and poultry and seafood processing
- Point of contact
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- James Just jjust@pinellas.gov (727) 464-3205
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Pinellas County Government is seeking qualified firms to provide emergency feeding services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #24-0319-RFP, with proposals due September 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The contract aims to establish emergency feeding capabilities during county activations, potentially requiring food service for 12-24 hours daily at two primary locations: the County Emergency Operations Center in Largo and the Public Works Emergency Response Building in Clearwater. Vendors must be capable of preparing and delivering up to four nutritional meals per day, including beverages and snacks, with options for on-site preparation and delivery to various locations. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in emergency feeding services, ability to provide meals meeting diverse dietary needs (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), and compliance with food safety standards. Evaluation criteria will likely include past performance, reference checks, preparedness, and pricing structure, which includes options for on-site food preparation, off-site preparation, and delivery pricing based on meal quantity ranges. A mandatory site visit for potential bidders must be completed by appointment prior to proposal submission.
The contract does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but FEMA grant requirements suggest potential opportunities for diverse vendor participation. The five-year contract, commencing January 1, 2025, includes options for two additional one-year extensions, with pricing adjustable annually not to exceed the Consumer Price Index average or 5%, whichever is less. While no specific total contract value is provided, the county emphasizes there is no guaranteed minimum order volume due to the sporadic nature of emergency activations. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive services including staff management, equipment provision, and detailed record-keeping. The contract is structured to potentially qualify for FEMA reimbursement, which introduces additional compliance requirements around federal grant provisions, including equal employment opportunity, labor standards, and environmental compliance. Vendors will need to demonstrate robust operational capabilities, flexibility in emergency response, and the ability to rapidly mobilize feeding services across multiple locations.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is for Pinellas County Government (County) to acquire feeding service on an as-needed basis. The County is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide feeding during emergencies when Pinellas County "activates".
The number of personnel requiring feeding as well as feeding locations may vary based on the event. This work can extend from 12 to 24 hours per day.
FEMA grant requirements are included with this contract as emergency events may qualify for FEMA reimbursement to the County.
Contract(s) may be awarded to one or more firms to meet these diverse requirements. The contract may require on-site cooking at two county locations.
Food Prep Sites:
- County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778
Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Public Works Emergency Response Building (ERB)
22211 U.S. 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33765
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Due to the sporadic occurrence of emergency activity, the County does not guarantee placement of any orders under this contract.
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