Food Services

Solicitation 40DHHS-S3910 is a request for proposals issued by the Nevada State Purchasing Division on behalf of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to provide comprehensive food services for several state facilities, including the Desert Regional Center, Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Lakes Crossing Center, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, and both Northern and Southern Nevada Department of Child and Family Services. The scope of work involves the preparation and delivery of meals and snacks, including therapeutic diets, and requires the staffing of a support kitchen at Rawson Neal Hospital with three food service workers for all three daily meals. The initial contract term is four years, anticipated to run from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2031, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Qualified vendors must submit their proposals by October 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm PT via the NevadaEPro system. A mandatory site visit in Sparks and Las Vegas is required for eligibility, except for the existing contracted vendor. Proposals are evaluated based on financial stability, cost, and client references, with a five percent preference given to Nevada-based businesses. The selected vendor must ensure all personnel are ServSafe Food Handler certified, comply with the FDA Food Code, and adhere to strict temperature and labeling standards for patient safety. The contract also mandates compliance with HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment.