Request for Applications for On-Call Feeding and Bottled Water Delivery Service

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, is seeking multiple vendors to establish on-call Price Agreements for the delivery of food and water services. These services are intended to support clients throughout the State of Oregon affected by declared emergencies, disaster events, extreme weather, or other mass care needs. Eligible vendors include restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and providers of bottled water, hydration aids, meal cards, or vouchers. Deliveries are made to shelter locations or designated distribution hubs, and vendors must adhere to all federal, state, and local health and safety standards, including requiring a valid Oregon food handler's card for staff preparing meals. The solicitation process uses a pass or fail evaluation based on minimum qualifications, service capability, and responsibility. Applications must be submitted electronically via the OregonBuys portal by December 31, 2026, and must include specific certifications, such as the Responsibility Inquiry and COBID certification for small businesses. The initial term of the Price Agreements is anticipated to run through June 30, 2027, with a final expiration date of October 31, 2027, though the agency may extend the term up to seven years. Awarded contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance and follow a specific invoicing process with a 45-calendar-day payment term.