City of Toledo PlanetBids #10008824

Toledo Seeks Vendor for Swayne Field Pop-Up Produce Market Pilot

The City of Toledo Department of Housing & Community Development is seeking a qualified vendor to plan, launch, operate, and evaluate a 10-week pilot pop-up produce market at the Swayne Field redevelopment site. - Government Buyer: - City of Toledo Department of Housing & Community Development - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Turn-key operation of a community-centered food access initiative - Planning, setup, and teardown of a pop-up produce market - Sourcing and transporting fresh fruits, vegetables, and regional products - On-site staffing and market operations - Point-of-sale systems and payment processing (including SNAP/EBT acceptance preferred) - Food safety compliance and performance reporting - Post-pilot evaluation and reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on increasing access to affordable, healthy food and activating the site as a neighborhood gathering space - Vendor must demonstrate experience in food distribution, food safety, site operations, staffing, merchandising, and reporting - Preferred capabilities include nutrition education and partnerships with local growers - Compliance with local living wage ordinances, insurance, EEO, debarment certification, and city-specific contract paperwork - Estimated contract value up to $150,000 for the pilot season

Description

The City of Toledo's Department of Housing & Community Development is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to plan, launch, operate, and evaluate a pilot pop-up produce market at the Swayne Field redevelopment site in Toledo, Ohio. The project aims to increase access to affordable, fresh, and healthy food while activating the site as a neighborhood gathering space. The vendor must have experience in food distribution, safety, site operations, staffing, merchandising, payment processing, and reporting. The contract covers a pilot market season lasting approximately 10 weeks during Summer/Fall 2026.

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