Hidalgo County Child Nutrition Food Products for Head Start Program - RFB No. 26-0607-11-04-02 (2026)
Hidalgo CountyCounty · Edinburg, TX- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Olga Garza
- (956) 318-2626 ext 4882
The 30-second brief
Hidalgo County Head Start Program is soliciting bids for Child Nutrition Food Products under RFB No. 26-0607-11-04-02 to supply food items for two central kitchens located in Donna, TX and Palmview, TX, serving approximately 2,480 students. The scope includes frozen fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, cheese, fresh beef, poultry, fish, frozen meats, dry grocery, canned goods, bread and grain products, cereals, and condiments compliant with USDA, TDA, and CACFP meal pattern requirements. Deliveries will be made to Donna Kitchen at 510 South Salinas Blvd, Donna, TX and Palmview Kitchen at 1208 Paula Dr, Palmview, TX. The submission deadline is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with questions due by October 22, 2026. The initial contract term ends June 2, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms.
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Products, Eggs, Cheese, Fresh Beef, Poultry, Fish, Frozen Meats, Dry Grocery, Canned Goods, Bread and Grain Products, Cereals, Condiments
Price and other factors considered
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Summary
Hidalgo County Head Start Program is soliciting bids for Child Nutrition Food Products under RFB No. 26-0607-11-04-02 to supply food items for two central kitchens located in Donna, TX and Palmview, TX, serving approximately 2,480 students.
The scope includes frozen fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, cheese, fresh beef, poultry, fish, frozen meats, dry grocery, canned goods, bread and grain products, cereals, and condiments compliant with USDA, TDA, and CACFP meal pattern requirements. Deliveries will be made to Donna Kitchen at 510 South Salinas Blvd, Donna, TX and Palmview Kitchen at 1208 Paula Dr, Palmview, TX. The submission deadline is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with questions due by October 22, 2026. The initial contract term ends June 2, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price and other factors considered
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
- Dairy Products
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Fresh Beef
- Poultry
- Fish
- Frozen Meats
- Dry Grocery
- Canned Goods
- Bread and Grain Products
- Cereals
- Condiments
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Proof of Insurance
- Bid Bond Acknowledgment
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- HUB Declaration
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- SAM.gov Registration Acknowledgment
- Form 1295
- Proposer's Affidavit
- References
- Company/Firm Response
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/co-hidalgo-tx
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Edinburg, TX
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Hidalgo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/co-hidalgo-tx. For questions, contact Olga Garza.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Hidalgo 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 Bid 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 Olga Garza at (956) 318-2626 ext 4882. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Products, Eggs, Cheese, Fresh Beef, Poultry, Fish, Frozen Meats, Dry Grocery, Canned Goods, Bread and Grain Products, Cereals, Condiments. 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: "Price and other factors considered" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hidalgo County?
All active and historical solicitations from Hidalgo County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Hidalgo 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Proof of Insurance, Bid Bond Acknowledgment, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, HUB Declaration, Certification Regarding Debarment, SAM.gov Registration Acknowledgment, Form 1295, Proposer's Affidavi. Review the full document from Hidalgo 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: Edinburg, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.