Project Information

Bid Title

Nutrition Services

Issuing Agency

Shelby County

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Jan 2, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 3, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 26-012-69

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Project Description

Bid Title:

RFP 26-012-69 Nutrition Services

Category:

Aging Commission

Status:

Open

Publish Date:

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 8:00am

Close Date:

02/03/2026 - 4:00pm

Contact Person:

Allison Nothnagel

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Business Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm

Related Documents:

RFP 26-012-69 ACMS Nutrition Services.pdf

Attachment 1_RFP 26-012-69 Nutrition Services.docx

RFP 26-012-69_Nutrition Services_MIN_DEPT _SCORING file.xlsx

RFP 26-012-69 Proposal Response Cover Sheet 2025.pdf

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Shelby County

Tennessee

Lee Harris, Mayor

Request for Proposal

Shelby County Government

Purchasing Department

160 N. Main Street, 5th Floor

Memphis, TN 38103

Issued: January 2, 2026

Due: February 3, 2026 no later than 4:00, P.M. (Central Standard Time)

RFP # 26-012-69

Nutrition Services

(Aging Commission of the Mid-South)

Shelby County Government is soliciting written proposals, on a competitive basis, from interested and

qualified companies to provide Nutritional Services. Information regarding this formal bid is located

on the County’s website at www.shelbycountytn.gov. At the top of the home page, click on the

dropdown box under “Business”, and click on “Purchasing” and “Bids” to locate the name of the

above-described formal bid. Link: https://bids.shelbycountytn.gov/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

MANDATORY INFORMATION and FORMS – To properly respond and prepare your

proposal response, please make sure you pay close attention to all mandatory

information/forms requested, including signing and attaching all forms as required. This bid

clearly documents and outlines the format and what information is required at the time of

proposal submission.

COMPLETED EXCEL FILE – Vendor to answer directly in the scorecard (Excel file) all

information requested (minimum requirements and department-specific requirements). The

Excel file has two (2) yellow tabs/sheets named “MIN REQs” and “DEPT REQs”. Vendor to

enter their information only where yellow cells, are on those two (2) yellow tabs. Vendor to

submit with your proposal (both Printed and Digital formats). The Excel files must be submitted

on two (2) separate USB devices.

No LOSB goal will be applied.

Sincerely,

Signed Original on File

Allison Nothnagel, Buyer

Shelby County Government

Purchasing Department

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. MINIMUM PROPOSER REQUIREMENTS

III. CORRESPONDENCE & QUESTIONS

IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

V. PROPOSAL TIMELINE

VI. PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

VII. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

VIII. AWARD OF CONTRACT

IX. PURPOSE / SCOPE OF WORK

X. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

XI. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

XII. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION

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I. INTRODUCTION

Shelby County Government, (the “County”), is soliciting proposals from interested and

qualified Vendors to provide Nutritional Services (the “Goods and/or Services”). This

Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is being released to invite interested and qualified Vendors to

prepare and submit proposals in accordance with instructions provided where the successful

proposer(s) will be selected and invited to enter into a contractual relationship with Shelby

County for the Goods and/or Services outlined in this RFP, and per proposal(s) received.

In this RFP, the terms Proposer, Vendor, Bidder, Consultant, Contractor, and Provider are

used interchangeably unless the context indicates otherwise.

All specifications are part of this bid and general terms and conditions (as outlined in the

Terms of this bid). They shall become a part of and be included in any contract/purchase

order/systems contract resulting from any award.

These specifications are not intentionally written to favor any one manufacturer or service

provider and are only for the purpose of indicating generally the type of work required of said

bid. Any responsible Bidder who considers these specifications to be of a non-competitive

nature should immediately contact the Administrator of Purchasing.

II. MINIMUM PROPOSER REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered as “responsive”, all Proposers must answer and provide

justifications for ALL below minimal requirements.

The information requested below is to be answered directly in the scorecard

Excel file by all Vendors and submitted as part of your proposal (both Printed

and Digital formats).

1. Provide all appropriate Licenses and Certifications required in the State of Tennessee

to provide the goods and/or perform the Services required. Provide a copy of your

current Shelby County Business License (if the business is located in Shelby County,

TN).

2. Must provide active Equal Opportunity Compliance BRN and Vendor number, or

your applications are “in” the EOC system and the Purchasing system for processing

(refer to details outlined below) – please list all your Shelby County active BRN’s.

Adherence to all provisions of Title VI requirements – please attest, and provide

proof/documentation if necessary.

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3. Independent Vendors (sole proprietors) must adhere to State of Tennessee Public

Chapter No. 436, known as the “Tennessee Lawful Employment Act” (the effective

date of 01/01/12) – please provide proof and documentation of employment eligibility

(driver’s license…); Otherwise, mention you are NOT an Independent Vendors (sole

proprietors).

4. FORM - Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit must be completed, signed, and notarized

with your bid/proposal – even if less than 5 employees.

5. Must attest to a minimum of (1) year of experience providing the goods and/or

performing the services described in this bid.

6. Adherence to all provisions of the Title VI requirements-please attest, and provided

proof/documentation if necessary.

7. Vendor must thoroughly respond to attachment 1.

Shelby County BRN and Vendor numbers

Please be advised, references and instructions regarding the Equal Opportunity

Compliance Office (EOC) are subject to change. In the event there is a change prior to the

conclusion of the solicitation, the instructions will be updated. The current registration

process will continue until further notice.

As a part of doing business with Shelby County Government (SCG), each individual, company,

or organization is required to have active BRNL and Vendor numbers before starting to provide

goods/services to SCG.

• To obtain an SCG Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) BRN (as well as an BRNL, if

applicable) and the SCG Vendor number, please submit an online application, as described

below. The EOC and Vendor applications are combined.

Online Application Process

Go to: https://apps.shelbycountytn.gov/EOCPublic/

• Complete and submit the application online only.

Note: Prior to accessing the application, please read the application instructions in its

entirety to make sure that you completely understand all of the information that will be

required on the application.

Upon receiving the BRN, the application will be forwarded to the Purchasing Department for

processing. You will receive your Vendor number via email.

Applicants who have an unexpired BRN and only need a Vendor number will be directed

accordingly once they access the link.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561720Janitorial Services

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