Expanding Nutrition Services for People Experiencing Homelessness

The County of San Mateo, through the San Mateo Medical Center's Health Care for the Homeless and Farmworker Health Program, is soliciting proposals for Expanding Nutrition Services for People Experiencing Homelessness. This initiative seeks community-based organizations to implement two primary program components: the distribution of produce to participants and low-income families, and the delivery of an evidence-based 6 to 10-week nutrition and cooking curriculum. The curriculum must cover healthy cooking, meal planning, food storage, kitchen safety, and budget-friendly preparation to improve nutritional literacy and support chronic disease prevention. Awarding of the contract is contingent upon the program receiving the HRSA Expanding Nutrition Services Grant in December 2026. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the overall best value, with a heavy emphasis on the project approach, which accounts for 35 percent of the scoring. Preferential points may be awarded to local businesses or non-profits. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a Unique Entity ID, and demonstrate at least five years of experience providing similar services. The contract requires compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and San Mateo County ordinances regarding disposable food service ware. Selected vendors must also adhere to SMMC's Vendor Credentialing Program for onsite access and submit electronic invoices to the designated accounts payable address.