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Michigan Department of Education CACFP Vended Meal Agreement and SNP Alternate Agreement 2026

Michigan Department of Education, Lansing, MI·State

36 days until submission deadline — September 30, 2026
May 01, 2026
Posted Date
Sep 30, 2026
Submission Deadline
Contract Term
1 year
Scope Location
Michigan
Submission Address
Email questions and requests to [email protected].

SUMMARY

The Michigan Department of Education provides templates for School Nutrition Program (SNP) and Child Nutrition Program (CACFP) vended meal agreements. Vendors must provide meals meeting USDA patterns for various age groups across Michigan school sites.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Compliance with USDA meal patterns, health and sanitation requirements, price per meal

REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

Completed agreement template, Pricing for meal types, Site listing, Food safety plan, Meal counts

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.

How do I respond to this Bid from Michigan Department of Education?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Email questions and requests to [email protected]..

What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?

This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with USDA meal patterns, health and sanitation requirements, price per meal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from Michigan Department of Education?

All active and historical solicitations from Michigan Department of Education are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Michigan Department of Education 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 September 30, 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. Review the full document from Michigan Department of Education for the complete list.

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?

Most government agencies, including Michigan Department of Education in MI, 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.

What is the scope of this project?

This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Michigan. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

What are the key deliverables?

The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Completed agreement template, Pricing for meal types, Site listing, Food safety plan, Meal counts. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.

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