Home Feeds Nevada Program Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is seeking multiple qualified vendors to provide nutritious foods that are grown, produced, or processed in Nevada and distribute them to designated food banks through the Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program (HFNP). The program allows for the purchase of produce, dairy, grains, proteins, and other minimally processed foods. Eligible vendors include Nevada-based food producers, food processors, storage providers, and transportation providers. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and processed in the order received until all funds are expended. Approved vendors will enter into negotiated agreements with the NDA, and payments will be made via purchase orders upon proof of delivery. The NDA will use a tiered pricing system to pay food producers, with premiums for small and mid-sized farms, while pricing for processors, transportation, and storage providers will be negotiated.

The funding for this program is dependent on gifts, grants, and donations received by the NDA, and the program aims to support Nevada's food producers and increase food security in the state. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the NDA has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The available budget or award values for this contract opportunity have not been disclosed.