Movement of Food Study Technical Assistance Consultant Services

The government authority located in New York is seeking a consultant to provide technical assistance services for a movement of food study. The agency needs to analyze supply chain vulnerabilities to better understand and secure the regional food distribution network. To achieve this, the selected contractor will develop and refine a supply chain vulnerability analysis questionnaire, design the scope of work for focus groups and interviews, and build a comprehensive stakeholder database. The scope of work requires the contractor to design focus group agendas, conduct outreach, and facilitate discussions with key industry participants. The agency requires the organization and facilitation of at least one major stakeholder meeting with wholesalers, distributors, food producers, and retailers. Additionally, the contractor must conduct at least fifteen individual interviews with supply chain experts and distribute the vulnerability questionnaire digitally to stakeholders who cannot attend the live sessions. Eligible bidders must perform all work onsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget limit and is requesting detailed cost proposals from interested bidders to evaluate the financial scope of the project.