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Food Service: Bemidji and Willmar Locations
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This contract involves providing food service for the Minnesota Department of Human Services at the Bemidji and Willmar Direct Care and Treatment locations, under the solicitation number 2000017665. The agreement is set to commence on January 1, 2026, and extend through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions. The scope includes meal preparation, delivery, and related services, with detailed pricing outlined in Exhibit D, which specifies costs for various diet types, emergency supplies, and snacks, ensuring all associated costs such as packaging and equipment cleaning are covered. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive proposals through the Supplier Portal by November 24, 2025, including various certifications, declarations, and forms related to workforce, licensing, and food safety credentials. The procurement process emphasizes the importance of compliance with state terms and conditions, with an optional pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for November 10, 2025, and a question deadline of November 14, 2025. The contract documentation includes detailed exhibits covering pricing, scope of work, legal requirements, and reporting obligations. Successful responders must demonstrate adherence to health inspections, credential verifications, and licensing standards, with the contract contingent upon satisfactory performance and legal compliance. The overarching goal is to secure a qualified vendor capable of delivering consistent, compliant food services to support the health and well-being of the facility residents.
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MN, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND. The purpose of the Solicitation is to contract with a responder(s) to provide Food Service for Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Bemidji and Willmar Locations, and listed contract release number F-515.
PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING. An optional teleconference pre-proposal meeting will be held for all interested responders to review mandatory requirements regarding this Request for Proposal on November 10th, 2025, 11:00 AM CT. Attendance at this meeting is NOT MANDATORY but is strongly recommended. To attend, Responders should R.S.V.P to Rhiannon.fissehaye@state.mn.us , by Friday November 7th, 2025, 3:00 PM CST.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to Rhiannon.Fissehaye@state.mn.us no later than Friday November 14th, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response.
Submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: • Attachment A: Responder Declarations • Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions • Attachment D: Responder Forms o Workforce Certification o Equal Pay Certificate Form • Attachment E: Additional Information o Department of Health Inspection o Dietary Manager's Certificate o Vendor License o Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (CFPM) o Credential Verification of the Registered Dietician by the Commission of Dietetic Registration • Attachment F: Responder Narrative Exhibit D: Price Schedule
