Food Services

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Southwest Key Programs, Inc. (SWK), a national nonprofit organization, to identify a vendor capable of supplying food products and related services to its 29 children's shelter programs located across various states. The successful Respondent(s) will be responsible for the supply and delivery of a wide range of commercial food items to all SWK locations, with SWK reserving the right to add or remove sites during the contract term. The RFP outlines detailed requirements for the Respondent's capacity, ordering and delivery processes, customer service, and pricing structure. Proposals are due on August 25, 2023, and SWK anticipates awarding one or more subcontracts for an initial one-year term with options to extend for up to two additional years.

The RFP indicates a preference for historically underutilized businesses and requires the selected Respondent(s) to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including requirements related to the National School Lunch Program. However, the provided information does not specify any set-aside designations, list any incumbent vendors, or provide details on the current contracting environment or budget ranges. Respondents are encouraged to visit SWK's website to better understand the organization's needs for the goods and services described in the solicitation.