# Oregon Buys #S-X24000-00017975

Consulting Services for Salem Commercial Kitchen Feasibility Study

**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 17, 2026
**Identifier:** S-X24000-00017975
**NAICS:** 541618

NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive feasibility study of its Salem, Oregon commercial kitchen and Meal Program.
- Government Buyer: NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS)
- Scope of Work:
  - Assess the current 6,500 sq ft kitchen facility at 2655 Hyacinth Street NE, Salem, Oregon
  - Evaluate current and future meal program requirements
  - Analyze multiple operating and facility-use models:
    - Direct operation by NWSDS
    - Leasing to contractors
    - Shared-use and hybrid models
  - Deliverables include:
    - Facility condition and capacity assessment
    - Financial modeling and risk analysis
    - Stakeholder engagement
    - Implementation roadmap with actionable recommendations
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with expertise in commercial kitchen planning, foodservice operations, and high-volume meal programs
- Unique Requirements:
  - Experience with institutional, public, nonprofit, or comparable high-volume meal programs
  - Ability to provide technical memoranda, financial models, and transition planning
  - Engagement with stakeholders and regulatory analysis
- Procurement is via competitive sealed proposal for personal services

### Description

NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) invites qualified consulting firms or teams to submit proposals to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study concerning NWSDS's Salem commercial kitchen and the future delivery of its Meal Program. The study aims to provide practical, comparable options and a clear implementation roadmap that supports reliable meal service, responsible stewardship of public resources, operational resilience, food safety, and long-term affordability. The selected consultant will assess the existing kitchen, evaluate current and projected meal-program requirements, identify and compare facility and operating-model alternatives, and recommend a preferred path supported by various analyses. The procurement method is a competitive sealed proposal for personal services.

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