California eProcure #9RF5Z00002

CAL FIRE Solicits Sack Lunches for 2026 Fire Season Emergency Response

CAL FIRE is seeking vendors to supply a variety of sack lunches for emergency response personnel during the 2026 fire season. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) - Business Services Office - Products/Services Requested: - 24-hour Fire Line Lunches (Regular and Vegetarian) - Must meet 4000 calories, 575g carbohydrates, 148g protein, 82g fat - Includes meat or meat substitute sandwich, non-refrigerated entrée, snacks, supplemental food/drink, fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, condiments, and accessories - 12-hour Base Camp Lunches (Regular and Vegetarian) - Minimum 1800 calories - Includes meat or meat substitute sandwich, snacks, fresh fruit, vegetables, electrolyte drink, condiments, and accessories - Admin Lunches (including vegetarian and salad options) - Minimum 600 calories, $19.00 cost maximum - Includes sandwich or salad, coffee, electrolyte drink, condiments, and accessories - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide detailed nutritional information and digital photos of lunch contents - Substitutions within food categories must be disclosed, with nutrition info listed in specified columns of Attachment E - Strict packaging, delivery, and food safety standards apply - Ongoing quality management and evaluation after each incident - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned; the solicitation is open to all qualified food service providers - The contract will establish a master vendor list for the 2026 fire season

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Offer (RFO) issued by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the provision of sack lunches to be purchased during emergency incidents in the 2026 fire season. The RFO seeks vendors to submit detailed offers for various types of sack lunches, including fire line lunches, base camp lunches, and admin lunches, with specific nutritional requirements and packaging standards. Vendors must comply with meal handling requirements, provide product specificity, and meet insurance and licensing criteria. The solicitation includes a review and evaluation process to ensure quality, pricing, and service capability of the sack lunch providers.

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