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Perishable Food Vendors Service

Providence, Rhode IslandRhode Island, USADue Sunday, October 31, 2027
Client
Providence, Rhode Island
RFP Number
FOOD-9103
Posted
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Category
Live Animals, Poultry, Food, Beverage, Catering Services and Supplies, Vending Machines
Budget
Looking for Proposal
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Description

AI Generated

The government authority located in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking local perishable food vendors to provide food services. The agency needs to secure a reliable supply of fresh food items to support its local operations. The scope of the requested service covers the provision of fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, and fresh prepared foods. The agency also requires dairy products, excluding any items that are already covered on the State's dairy contract. Bidders must perform all work offsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the financial terms. The source document does not contain any key dates or specific evaluation criteria for this opportunity.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from OEV26005765 MPA 583 Solicitation Specifications.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The State of Rhode Island is conducting an Open Enrollment solicitation to establish a list of qualified local vendors to supply perishable food products to the State and other eligible agencies. Local vendors located within a one-hour drivetime to the servicing agency are eligible to respond. Price negotiations will be determined by the servicing agencies.

Issued by
State of Rhode Island
Place of performance
Offsite / Designated delivery locations within Rhode Island State agencies and secure facilities

How proposals are evaluated

LicensingPass/Fail
ResumePass/Fail
ReferencesPass/Fail

Scope of work

  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Meats
  • Poultry
  • Seafood & Shellfish
  • Dairy Products (excluding items on the State's dairy contract)
  • Fresh prepared foods
  • Delivery within 24-48 hours after receipt of order with a 98% fill rate
  • FOB destination inside delivery to designated locations, storerooms, docks, or food preparation areas

Minimum qualifications

  • Vendors must be located within one hour drivetime to the servicing agency
  • Current food distribution license issued by vendor's State
  • Ability to pass background checks and security clearance for Department of Corrections and other secure facilities

Documents to include with the bid

  • Copy of current food distribution license issued by vendor's State
  • Resume describing qualifications, experience, and list of perishable food products to distribute
  • Minimum of three (3) relevant client references with contact information, service dates, and food types provided

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