New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-63000-26-EM076

Award for Emergency Food Assistance Services in Cibola and McKinley Counties, NM

This award addresses an urgent need for emergency food assistance services in Cibola and McKinley counties, New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Health Care Authority (State of New Mexico), Contracts and Purchasing Bureau - Contact: Andrea Sisneros - Awarded Vendor: - The Community Pantry Food Bank (Gallup, NM) - Products/Services Requested: - Distribution of USDA Foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, and shelf-stable food to local emergency feeding organizations (LEFOs) - Administration and distribution of TEFAP, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and Fresh Produce Initiative - Storage, handling, and delivery in compliance with USDA regulations (7 CFR 247, 250, 251) - Accurate reporting and coordination with local organizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Immediate restoration of food assistance services due to service interruption - Focus on vulnerable and Native American populations - No fees to be assessed to recipient organizations - The Community Pantry is the only regional food hub with the required infrastructure and capacity - Contract bridges the gap until a new competitive procurement is completed - Estimated Contract Value: $2.19 million - No OEMs or specific commercial product manufacturers are mentioned; the procurement is for food distribution and program administration services.

Description

This is an emergency procurement for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), focusing on fresh produce, local purchase, and shelf-stable food. The contract is for a duration of 6 months, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a total value of approximately $21.89 million. The procurement was necessary due to an immediate interruption in essential food assistance services in Cibola and McKinley counties, affecting vulnerable populations. The contractor, The Community Pantry, will provide food distribution services adhering to USDA regulations and ensure continuity of food assistance until a new competitive procurement is completed.

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