About this opportunity
AI summaryWayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is seeking proposals from qualified food service entities to provide food pantry services to clients in Wayne County, Michigan. The selected vendor will manage food pantry operations, maintain inventory, partner with Wayne Metro programs, comply with food safety standards, and engage clients with respectful services.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Scope of work
- Sourcing, storing, and distributing food items focusing on nutritious, culturally appropriate, and accessible options
- Maintaining regular pantry service hours at a designated Wayne County location or locations
- Offering fresh produce, protein, grains, and non-perishable goods
- Coordinating food deliveries to Wayne Metro clients as needed
- Maintaining consistent inventory levels and distribution records for accountability
- Collaborating with caseworkers and participating in Wayne Metro Whole Family Integration approach
- Adhering to local, state, and federal food safety standards and submitting regular reports
- Providing client education on healthy eating and meal preparation when feasible
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and Capacity | Not specified |
| Service Delivery Plan | Not specified |
| Partnership and Collaboration | Not specified |
| Budget and Cost-Effectiveness | Not specified |
| Compliance and Accountability | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in providing food pantry or similar services
- Ability to comply with all local, state, and federal food safety standards
Documents to include with your response
- Organizational Information
- Service Plan
- Partnership Approach
- Budget Proposal
- Documentation of compliance with food safety regulations
- Certifications or affiliations with food banks or hunger relief organizations
Key dates
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5pm
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposal in PDF format to [email protected]
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Wayne County, Michigan
