Dallas County Vended Meals Food Services for Juvenile Department RFP 2026
Dallas CountyCounty · Dallas, TX- Due
- Jun 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
Dallas County is requesting proposals for a five-year agreement to provide USDA-compliant vended meals and snacks for five juvenile facilities. Services are required 365 days a year. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Menu planning, food taste, food appearance, price reasonableness, performance feedback from current and/or past clients
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Summary
Dallas County is requesting proposals for a five-year agreement to provide USDA-compliant vended meals and snacks for five juvenile facilities. Services are required 365 days a year. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Menu planning
- Food taste
- Food appearance
- Price reasonableness
- Performance feedback from current and/or past clients
- Scope location
- Dallas, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Dallas County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 18, 2026.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Dallas County in TX, 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.
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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: "Menu planning, food taste, food appearance, price reasonableness, performance feedback from current and/or past clients" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Dallas County?
All active and historical solicitations from Dallas County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Dallas 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 5 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. Review the full document from Dallas 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: Dallas, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.