North Carolina eVP #24-RQ215967-SB

North Carolina Seeks Vendor for Summer Food Service Program Health Inspections (2026–2031)

This opportunity involves the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction seeking a qualified vendor to conduct health and safety inspections for the Summer Food Service Program: - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Office of School Nutrition and Auxiliary Services - Services Requested: - Onsite and offsite health and safety inspections for Summer Food Service Program sites - Annual inspections of self-preparation and vended sponsors' food preparation facilities, food service sites, and meal quality tests - Approximately 2,600 to 3,000 inspections per year over a five-year period - Services include announced and unannounced reviews, records reviews, meal service observations, corrective action plans, and quality assurance reviews - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are mentioned; this is a service-based solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) regulations and state/local health standards - Vendor must provide detailed reports and corrective action plans for non-compliance - Vendor must be registered and in good standing with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed at Summer Food Service Program sites across North Carolina - Oversight by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and industry standards, estimated total value ranges from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 over five years

Description

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Office of School Nutrition and Auxiliary Services, is seeking a vendor to conduct onsite health and safety inspections for the State's Summer Food Service Program. The vendor must perform inspections in compliance with USDA Food and Nutrition Services regulations and State/Local food and health standards. The contract period covers health inspections from 2026 to 2031. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond.

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