RFO 9RF5Z00001 2026 Sack Lunch RFO

This Request for Offer (RFO 9RF5Z00001) is issued by CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, to procure sack lunches for staff deployed during emergency incidents throughout 2026. The procurement seeks to establish a vendor pool capable of supplying multiple lunch categories with specific nutritional profiles: 24-hour fire line lunches (meat and vegetarian options) requiring a minimum of 4,000 calories with 82 grams of fat, 148 grams of protein, and 575-820 grams of carbohydrates; 12-hour base camp lunches (meat and vegetarian options) requiring a minimum of 1,800 calories; and administrative lunches requiring a minimum of 600 calories at a cost not to exceed $19.00 per unit. All meals must be shelf-stable and non-refrigerated where specified, include digital photographs of meal contents, complete nutritional information for each component, and comply with food safety certifications and allergen management requirements. Vendors must demonstrate current food safety certifications, liability insurance, and operational capacity to deliver products on short notice during emergency activations. The RFO evaluation process will assess vendors based on pricing competitiveness, food quality, delivery reliability, and ability to meet surge capacity demands during large-scale incidents. The offer submission deadline is April 22, 2026, with the contract term covering the 2026 calendar year with potential extension provisions based on CAL FIRE's emergency funding appropriations and performance evaluation.

The procurement may include set-asides for Small Businesses (SB), Microbusinesses (MB), Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies (NVSA), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) consistent with California procurement regulations, with a DVBE Subcontractor Contacts List provided to facilitate vendor partnerships and compliance with DVBE participation requirements. All responding vendors, whether prime bidders or subcontractors, must complete mandatory certifications including the Contractor Certification Clauses form (CCC 04/2017) affirming compliance with nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, labor relations, domestic partner, and gender identity requirements, as well as the State of California Payee Data Record (STD 204) for tax identification purposes. Bidders must submit a completed Bidder Declaration Form certifying their business certifications, subcontractor details, and commercially useful function for any claimed disadvantaged business status. The RFO documentation does not specify identified incumbent vendors or existing contractor information, though vendors should review all specifications and pricing requirements to ensure compliance with CAL FIRE's procurement standards. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available solicitation materials; interested vendors should direct inquiries to CAL FIRE for budget information and additional contract details prior to submission.