Nmbhi food service

The New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive food service operations at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) located in Las Vegas, NM. The procurement seeks a single vendor to manage full food service programs, including preparing nutritious meals and snacks for patients, clients, and residents with diverse dietary needs. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide extensive services such as managing food inventory, supplies, management staff (including a Food Service Director, Food Production Manager, and two Registered Dietitians), and coordinating equipment maintenance while ensuring compliance with health regulations. The solicitation covers multiple service categories including regular meals (270,000 units), employee meals (19,000 units), sack lunches, floor stocks, nourishments/snacks, supplements, catering services, and special meals. Bids are due on August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted electronically through the eProNM system, with a formal sealed bid opening immediately following via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year with options to extend for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed four years total.

The procurement does not explicitly designate specific set-aside requirements, but notes that New Mexico/Native American resident preferences may apply if no federal funds are involved and proper certification is submitted. The contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for general and automobile liability and will be responsible for providing USDA Choice meats, Grade A dairy and frozen foods, and therapeutic diets as prescribed. The facility will provide access, utilities, existing equipment, hourly labor, and building maintenance. Contractors are required to offer employee and visitor cash sales with a 10% credit back to NMBHI. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the extensive service categories and unit quantities suggest a significant annual contract value. The procurement allows for pricing in dollar amounts or percentages, with bidders prohibited from modifying item descriptions, quantities, or units of measure. Pricing will exclude state gross receipts and local option taxes, which will be added separately to purchase orders and invoices.