Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26003491

Hawaii Seeks Administrator for Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

The State of Hawaii's Office of Community Services, under the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, is seeking qualified vendors to administer the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for program years 2027 and 2028. - Government Buyer: - Office of Community Services, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, State of Hawaii - Program administered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program office - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary funding source and program originator - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive administration of the SFMNP, including: - Coupon issuance and redemption for eligible low-income seniors - Farmer authorization and training - Participant certification and eligibility determination - Outreach to seniors and farmers - Nutrition education - Data safeguarding and program monitoring/evaluation - Estimated annual funding: approximately $425,000, allocated by county - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be able to manage all aspects of program administration in at least one Hawaii county - Compliance with all state and federal statutes and USDA program requirements - Ability to provide services such as participant certification, coupon management, and nutrition education - Option to extend contract for a second year based on performance and funding - Focus on serving low-income seniors (60+ years old, income below 185% of federal poverty level) - $50 in coupons per eligible participant for fresh, locally grown produce

Description

The Office of Community Services (OCS), administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide comprehensive services in at least one county under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program provides funding for individuals aged 60 or older with income less than 185% of the federal poverty level to purchase fresh locally grown produce. Services include organizing relationships with farmers, certifying participants, issuing and redeeming coupons, and providing nutrition education. The contract period is for one program year with an option to extend for a second year, subject to performance and funding availability.

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