Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026183
Food Service Provision for Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), Baton Rouge, LA
Posted
April 20, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
3000026183
NAICS
722310
This procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive food services for the Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), a 40-bed residential addiction treatment facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD), Baton Rouge, LA - Scope of Services: - Provision of three fully prepared meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus an evening snack, 365 days per year - Service for 10 to 40 clients at CARP - Meals must meet FDA dietary guidelines, include fresh fruits and vegetables, and accommodate special dietary needs - Menu planning and meal preparation must be supervised by a licensed dietician - Contractor responsible for meal delivery, equipment maintenance, and staffing - Unique Requirements: - Continuous service every day of the year - Compliance with state licensing and dietary guidelines - Ability to accommodate special diets as required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial food service vendors are named; open to qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Food service provision (no part numbers or specific product SKUs) - No equipment or hardware procurement; focus is on prepared meal services - Place of Performance: - Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), 2455 Wooddale Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 - Contract Duration: - Initial term of one year, with options for two additional 12-month extensions (up to 36 months total), contingent on performance and funding
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the State of Louisiana's LDH Capital Area Human Services District for food services to support the Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP) for the state fiscal year 2026-2027. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The procurement requires proposers to submit detailed proposals including company background, approach, staff qualifications, and cost proposals. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the Capital Area Human Services District in Baton Rouge, LA.