RFP #1213 Establishing a County Food Security Service Funding Collaborative

The Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) is pleased to announce Request for Proposals (RFP) #1213. EHSD is seeking Bidders that will design, implement and manage services aimed to increase food security in Contra Costa County.  Potential bidders should have knowledge and experience with providing food distribution services, refrigerated food storage, reducing and eliminating gaps associated with availability of culturally diverse foods and maintaining relationships and subcontracting with community-based organizations (CBO). This project aims to support community-based organizations by addressing existing needs in food distribution and access through collaboration, resource sharing and strategic partnerships. These RFP Food Security needs were identified by community-based organizations during public listening sessions that were held by EHSD earlier this year. This RFP will seek an awardee with the opportunity to subcontract with other organizations to fulfill the food security needs related to access, impact and sustainability for food distribution.

Funding consists of Measure X funds. The total amount of funds available are $1,637,280 for a one-time allocation for the first year in addition to the ongoing annual allocation of $737,280. The total maximum individual award amount is $737,280 per fiscal year (depending on availability).

This RFP is the process by which the County will solicit proposals to enter contracts with selected Bidders for an initial thirty-six (36) month term. Each Contractor may be eligible for contract renewal for two (2) additional consecutive years (or 24 months) contingent on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Specifically, each Contractor’s performance will be assessed upon the conclusion of the third year and, if deemed satisfactory and funds permitting, their contract(s) will be renewed for two (2) additional years. Funding will not roll over from year to year. Any unused funds will be returned to the County.

Please read this entire RFP carefully.