STATEWIDE: Vegetarian Foods

The State of Maryland is soliciting proposals for a statewide supply and delivery source of vegetarian and plant-based foods. This procurement seeks to establish a vendor or vendors capable of supplying and delivering a range of vegetarian and plant-based food products to support state operations and potentially multiple agencies and jurisdictions across Maryland. The solicitation was posted on January 27, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 3, 2026, providing potential bidders with approximately five weeks to prepare and submit their responses. While the available information does not specify particular evaluation criteria, required qualifications for vendors, or detailed deliverable specifications, interested parties should anticipate that proposals will likely be evaluated on factors such as pricing competitiveness, product quality and variety, delivery capabilities and reliability, and vendor experience in supplying vegetarian and plant-based food products. Prospective vendors are encouraged to monitor the official solicitation documents for any additional requirements, timelines for pre-proposal meetings or site visits, and procedures for submitting questions or requests for clarification prior to the March 3, 2026 deadline.

The solicitation documentation provided does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other protected classes, though such requirements may be detailed in the full solicitation documents. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology requirements has been included in the available materials. Similarly, the specific award value, budget range, or contract duration has not been disclosed in this summary. Interested vendors should obtain the complete solicitation documents from Maryland's procurement portal to determine eligibility requirements, any applicable set-asides, and detailed specifications regarding the anticipated contract value and terms.