Texas DIR/ESBD #5510000628

Texas Department of Agriculture Seeks Strategic Planning Services for Texas Farm Fresh Initiative

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a vendor to develop a comprehensive, statewide Texas Farm to School and Early Care Strategic Plan (Texas Farm Fresh Strategic Plan). - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - Contact: Rhonda Gips - Scope of Work: - Develop a long-term strategic plan to expand the Texas Farm Fresh Program - Support FRESH TRAYS grant objectives, including increasing access to locally grown food in child nutrition programs - Conduct needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, and environmental scan - Facilitate meetings, perform SWOT analysis, and create an implementation structure - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic planning consulting services (no hardware or product part numbers requested) - Program development and evaluation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ADA, antitrust laws, artificial intelligence disclosure, and data security - Classified under NIGP codes: 95218 (Consulting Services), 95802 (Management Consulting), 95844 (Strategic Planning Consulting), 96153 (Program Evaluation Services) - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $552,000 - Contract term through 12/31/2026, with up to three optional one-year renewals through 12/31/2029

Description

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking proposals to provide comprehensive services for the development of a long-term, statewide Texas Farm to School and Early Care Strategic Plan. This plan aims to support the FRESH TRAYS grant objectives and advance the Texas Farm Fresh Initiative. The solicitation involves facilitating strategic planning to enhance farm-to-school programs and early care initiatives across Texas. Interested respondents must submit sealed proposals by September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

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