Dairy Products for Early Learning Program Service

The Monterey County government authority located in Salinas, California is seeking a vendor to provide dairy products for its early learning program service. The agency is trying to ensure that students receive high-quality products focused on health, wellness, nutrition-security, and nutrition-equity. To solve this, the agency requires a supply chain that reduces the distance food travels, supports labor law compliance, and utilizes food production practices with lower environmental impacts. The scope of work covers purchasing high-quality dairy products at the best possible price, with an emphasis on locally grown ingredients and support for socially disadvantaged farmers when possible. The selected vendor must also provide training information for department staff on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point protocols, forecasting, purchasing, receiving, storing, transporting, preparing, and serving products. Additionally, the agency requires excellent customer service and timely resolution of issues related to contract management, logistics, accounting, and food safety. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The performance of the requested work will take place offsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and will establish a contract period of one year. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 15, 2026.