Carteret County - Senior Services Nutrition Program Caterer Proposal - RFP #CCSC - 10232026 (2026)
Carteret CountyCounty · Beaufort, NC- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 1.58 years
- Primary contact
- Shelly Ashley
- (252) 247-2626
The 30-second brief
Carteret County Senior Services is seeking proposals from qualified caterers to provide meals for the Senior Services Nutrition Program, including both Congregate and Home Delivered Meals. The projected average daily meal count is approximately 50 Congregate Meals and 36 Home Delivered Meals. All meal preparation must comply with North Carolina Nutrition Standards and the Food and Nutrition Board guidelines, ensuring each meal contains required protein and nutritional values. Completed sealed proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City, NC. The initial contract period begins December 1, 2026, and continues through June 30, 2028, with options for renewal.
Congregate meals and Home-Delivered meals
Past reputation and performance, demonstrated ability to provide quality service, recommendations of others, costs, innovative designs for quality and efficiency
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Summary
Carteret County Senior Services is seeking proposals from qualified caterers to provide meals for the Senior Services Nutrition Program, including both Congregate and Home Delivered Meals.
The projected average daily meal count is approximately 50 Congregate Meals and 36 Home Delivered Meals. All meal preparation must comply with North Carolina Nutrition Standards and the Food and Nutrition Board guidelines, ensuring each meal contains required protein and nutritional values. Completed sealed proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City, NC. The initial contract period begins December 1, 2026, and continues through June 30, 2028, with options for renewal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Past reputation and performance
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality service
- Recommendations of others
- Costs
- Innovative designs for quality and efficiency
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Congregate meals and Home-Delivered meals
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposal form
- Sample menus for 20 days
- Two most recent sanitation inspections
- Three references
- Billing form sample
- Proof of insurance
- Debarment and suspension certification
- Iran Divestment Act certification
- Lobbying certification
- Submit to
- Carteret County Senior Services, Attn: Shelly Ashley, Director, 3820 Galantis Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557
- Duration
- 19 months
- Scope location
- Morehead City, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Carteret County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 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: Carteret County Senior Services, Attn: Shelly Ashley, Director, 3820 Galantis Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557. For questions, contact Shelly Ashley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Carteret County in NC, 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 Shelly Ashley at (252) 247-2626. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Congregate meals and Home-Delivered meals. 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: "Past reputation and performance, demonstrated ability to provide quality service, recommendations of others, costs, innovative designs for quality and efficiency" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Carteret County?
All active and historical solicitations from Carteret County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Carteret 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 1.58 years. 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: Proposal form, sample menus for 20 days, two most recent sanitation inspections, three references, billing form sample, proof of insurance, debarment and suspension certification, Iran Divestment Act. Review the full document from Carteret 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: Morehead City, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.