New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #27-70500-26-00791

Comprehensive Meal Services for New Mexico Youth Academies

This opportunity from the New Mexico Department of Military Affairs seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive meal services for two youth residential academies: - Government Buyer: - New Mexico Department of Military Affairs - State Purchasing Division - Contact: Felicia Gurule - Scope of Services: - Provision of three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and structured snacks for youth aged 16-21 - Service covers New Mexico Job ChalleNGe Academy (NMJCA) in Albuquerque and New Mexico National Guard Youth Challenge Academy (NM-YCA) in Roswell - Meals must strictly adhere to USDA meal patterns and nutritional standards - Menu must be nutritionally adequate, culturally relevant, and integrate local sourcing - Contractor must accommodate food allergies and ensure food safety compliance - Includes meal preparation (on-site or off-site), delivery, and catering for special award functions - Pricing is per-cadet-day with detailed cost transparency - Unique Requirements: - Performance surety bond - Campaign contribution disclosure - Preference for New Mexico/Native American residents - Strict compliance with documented nutritional, food quality, and cultural standards - Allergen accommodations and performance monitoring - No specific OEMs or named vendors; Fueling for Greatness LLC referenced for nutritional standards - Contract term is one year with three one-year renewal options; program cycles are 20 weeks (NMJCA) and 29.5 months (NM-YCA)

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits sealed proposals to establish contracts for food services for the New Mexico Job Challenge Academy and New Mexico National Guard Youth Challenge Academies. The procurement aims to provide meal services that meet nutritional needs, food quality standards, and cultural considerations as outlined in the Youth Food Service Reference Report. The program serves teenagers aged 15 to 18 in a residential setting, focusing on physical, mental, and moral development. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 7, 2026, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 10, 2026.

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