Food Distribution Services

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is seeking a lead agency to manage the State Food Purchase Program and the Emergency Feeding Assistance Program to reduce food insecurity and improve access to nutritious foods throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The selected partner will be responsible for distributing food to pantries and soup kitchens, with a performance goal of meeting or exceeding the benchmark of 238,451 pounds of food distributed and over one million pantry guest visits. The contract spans three years from April 1, 2027, to March 30, 2030, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Key performance metrics include maintaining a food distribution rate of at least 95 percent and achieving at least 85 percent satisfaction among both clients and partner pantries. Applicants must submit a technical proposal, a separate cost proposal, a current W-9, and completed Appendix A via the Bonfire Portal by November 18, 2026. Evaluation will be based on price, delivery time, past performance, and the agency's capacity to manage large-scale federal or state grants, including their infrastructure for food distribution and financial stability. Awardees must comply with USDA regulations, Public Law 98-9, and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reporting requirements. Additionally, the contractor must maintain a Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov registration, provide comprehensive insurance coverage, and adhere to strict data protection standards for electronic Protected Health Information through a Business Associate Agreement.