2026 Vernon County Senior Nutrition Program RFP - DeSoto Area Meals
Vernon CountyCounty · Vernon County, WI- Due
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brenda Olson
- (608) 637-5201
The 30-second brief
The Vernon County Department of Human Services is soliciting price quotes for the provision of Senior Dining and Home Delivered Meals in the DeSoto, WI area, including Genoa and Stoddard. The vendor will be responsible for preparing and delivering meals that meet 1/3 of the Dietary Reference Intakes and Recommended Daily Allowances for persons aged 60 and older. The scope includes bulk food delivery to dining sites and individually packaged meals for home-delivered clients, serving Monday through Thursday plus a cold meal once per week. Bidders must provide company information, experience in catered food services, health inspection forms, and proof of insurance (General Liability, Professional, and Automotive). Sealed bids are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm, directed to Jill Bender in Viroqua, WI.
Bulk food, Pre-packaged home delivered meals, Cold meals, Delivery services
Vendor qualifications, facilities and equipment, experience, past performance, proximity to dining centers, price quote
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Summary
The Vernon County Department of Human Services is soliciting price quotes for the provision of Senior Dining and Home Delivered Meals in the DeSoto, WI area, including Genoa and Stoddard.
The vendor will be responsible for preparing and delivering meals that meet 1/3 of the Dietary Reference Intakes and Recommended Daily Allowances for persons aged 60 and older. The scope includes bulk food delivery to dining sites and individually packaged meals for home-delivered clients, serving Monday through Thursday plus a cold meal once per week. Bidders must provide company information, experience in catered food services, health inspection forms, and proof of insurance (General Liability, Professional, and Automotive). Sealed bids are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm, directed to Jill Bender in Viroqua, WI.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Vendor qualifications
- Facilities and equipment
- Experience
- Past performance
- Proximity to dining centers
- Price quote
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Bulk food
- Pre-packaged home delivered meals
- Cold meals
- Delivery services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Vendor Information
- Proposal Submittal Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Food Service Establishment Health Inspection Form
- Assurance of insurance coverage
- Submit to
- 318 Fairlane Drive, Viroqua, WI 54665
- Scope location
- DeSoto, WI
- Reported agency
- Vernon County Department of Human Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Vernon County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 318 Fairlane Drive, Viroqua, WI 54665. For questions, contact Brenda Olson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Vernon County in WI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brenda Olson at (608) 637-5201. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bulk food, Pre-packaged home delivered meals, Cold meals, Delivery services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Vendor qualifications, facilities and equipment, experience, past performance, proximity to dining centers, price quote" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Vernon County?
All active and historical solicitations from Vernon County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Vernon County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Information, Proposal Submittal Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Food Service Establishment Health Inspection Form, Assurance of insurance coverage. Review the full document from Vernon County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: DeSoto, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.