Meal & Dietary Services for Youth Treatment Center

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, through its Division for Children, Youth and Families, is soliciting bids to provide comprehensive dietary services at the upcoming New Hampshire Youth Treatment Center in Hampstead. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing and serving three meals per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring nutritional standards are met for the youth in care. The contract requires consistent, high-quality meal service with attention to dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and health needs, all delivered in a secure and therapeutic environment. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in institutional food service, particularly in juvenile or behavioral health settings, and show capacity to comply with state and federal food safety and nutritional guidelines. Proposals are due by August 12, 2026, and the solicitation, identified by number f8771644-6bba-4d60-b066-ca08b1acb8e0, is open to qualified providers without specific set-aside restrictions. Primary contact for all inquiries is Alex Rainey, reachable via email at alex.m.rainey@dhhs.nh.gov. The contract will be awarded based on the vendor’s ability to deliver reliable, safe, and nutritionally adequate meal services under the unique operational demands of a youth treatment facility, with performance expectations tied to adherence to schedule, food quality, sanitation, and staff training. All awarded services must commence upon facility opening and sustain uninterrupted operation throughout the contract term.