City of Montgomery Summer Feeding Program

The City of Montgomery, Alabama, through its Parks and Recreation Department, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2027-RFP-003 for its Summer Feeding Program. The objective is to engage responsive and responsible vendors to provide daily USDA-compliant unitized meals delivered to various recreation centers and community sites. The period of performance covers two summer terms: June 7, 2027, to July 30, 2027, and June 5, 2028, to July 28, 2028. Vendors are responsible for meal production, packaging, and delivery, with a strict requirement for a 98% or greater on-time delivery rate and 100% USDA meal pattern compliance. Key operational requirements include the use of tamper-evident, durable packaging and insulated containers to maintain temperature control during transport. All key staff must maintain ServSafe or equivalent certification, and vendors must adhere to all USDA and Alabama Department of Public Health rules, including the maintenance of temperature logs. The City will conduct final inspection and acceptance at the destination, and any defective goods must be returned at the contractor's expense. Invoicing must be submitted as itemized monthly reports within five business days after each claim period. Compliance mandates include enrollment in E-Verify per the Beason-Hammon Act, possession of a City of Montgomery business license, and strict adherence to non-discrimination laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and USDA regulations. Additionally, the contract prohibits the use of specific telecommunications equipment from companies such as Huawei and ZTE. Proposals must be submitted via the City's e-Procurement Portal or email by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Award decisions will be based on the firm's stability, responsiveness, and the overall best interest of the City.