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Food Preparation and Kitchen Operations

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State & Local

Response Deadline08/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

California → County of MercedView Agency

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 15

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Response DeadlineAug 13

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/13/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyCalifornia → County of Merced

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Preparation of nutritious meals in compliance with FDA/CRFC and Older Americans Act standards, including menu planning, ingredient sourcing, cooking, and sanitation.

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