Scott County - YJRC Food Supplier & Distributor - RFP #19682 (2026)
Scott CountyCounty · Davenport, IA- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Scott County is seeking proposals from qualified food suppliers and distributors to provide weekly food deliveries and grocery items to the Youth Justice Rehabilitation Center (YJRC) located in Davenport, Iowa. The contract encompasses various food items including breaded chicken nuggets, grilled chicken patties, hamburger patties, tater tots, chicken salad, potato salad, vegetables, burritos, hot dogs, beefaroni, ravioli, Spanish rice, personal pizzas, cereal, pop-tarts, rice crispy treats, fresh fruit, fruit cups, nutraint and chocolate oat bars, fruit snack pouches, chocolate cookies, muffins, taco meat, whole grain buns, cornbread, chips, and tomato soup. Services include weekly ordering, user-friendly online portal ordering, nutritional labeling adhering to Iowa Child Nutrition Program Guidelines, and designated weekday delivery times outside of lunch hours. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time, with vendor questions due by November 2, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with up to two optional annual renewal periods, intended to begin January 1, 2027.
Attachment B - Item Specifications & Pricing, Attachment C - Functional Requirements
Cost
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Summary
Scott County is seeking proposals from qualified food suppliers and distributors to provide weekly food deliveries and grocery items to the Youth Justice Rehabilitation Center (YJRC) located in Davenport, Iowa.
The contract encompasses various food items including breaded chicken nuggets, grilled chicken patties, hamburger patties, tater tots, chicken salad, potato salad, vegetables, burritos, hot dogs, beefaroni, ravioli, Spanish rice, personal pizzas, cereal, pop-tarts, rice crispy treats, fresh fruit, fruit cups, nutraint and chocolate oat bars, fruit snack pouches, chocolate cookies, muffins, taco meat, whole grain buns, cornbread, chips, and tomato soup. Services include weekly ordering, user-friendly online portal ordering, nutritional labeling adhering to Iowa Child Nutrition Program Guidelines, and designated weekday delivery times outside of lunch hours. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time, with vendor questions due by November 2, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with up to two optional annual renewal periods, intended to begin January 1, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Attachment B - Item Specifications & Pricing, Attachment C - Functional Requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment B – Item Specifications & Pricing, Attachment C – Functional Requirements
- Submit to
- https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/scottcounty,ia/buyer/public/home
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Davenport, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Scott County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 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://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/scottcounty,ia/buyer/public/home.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Scott County in IA, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Attachment B - Item Specifications & Pricing, Attachment C - Functional Requirements. 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: "Cost" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Scott County?
All active and historical solicitations from Scott County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Scott 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 16, 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 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: Attachment B – Item Specifications & Pricing, Attachment C – Functional Requirements. Review the full document from Scott 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: Davenport, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.