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Produce Distribution and Food Safety Assistant

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Response Deadline10/20/2026, 11:30:00 PM UTC

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The Produce Distribution and Food Safety Assistant subcontract supports prime contractors on community projects for the Quinault Indian Nation. The scope of work involves managing the distribution of produce, organizing handouts, and ensuring rigorous kitchen cleanup and sanitation during produce processing. The final deliverables include the successful delivery of produce to the community and the maintenance of a fully cleaned and sanitized kitchen facility. Qualified candidates must possess a valid Washington State Food Worker card and have access to the necessary food handling equipment. This opportunity was posted on October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of October 20, 2026. Interested parties can find further details through the Quinault Indian Nation bids portal under NAICS code 445299.

General Info

Subcontract for produce distribution and food safety support for Quinault Indian Nation projects.

Agency

Quinault Indian Nation

NAICS

445299 - All Other Specialty Food Stores

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 243.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineOct 20

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10/20/2026, 11:30:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyQuinault Indian Nation

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Organization / AgencyQuinault Indian Nation

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Manages produce distribution and food safety for prime contractors on Quinault Indian Nation community projects. Organizes produce handouts and performs kitchen cleanup and sanitation associated with produce processing. Requires Washington State Food Worker card and food handling equipment. Delivers distributed produce and a cleaned, sanitized kitchen facility.

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