Maryland Department of Health (Maryland) posted this RFP on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Nov 6, 2026. Category: Food & Nutrition Services. Questions are due 2026-10-23 14:00. Solicitation number BPM059223.
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The State is seeking a dietary and food services Contract for the Thomas B. Finan Center ("Finan Center"). The contract will be for three-year (3) base period with two (2) 1-year option periods
The Finan Center is soliciting Proposals from qualified Offerors for the total operation of the dietetic department at the complex to include food service operations and management, and professional clinical nutrition care services to ensure optimal nutritional care of the patients/residents/students of the complex, as well as cafeteria services for employees and visitors.
Provide three (3) meals per day, seven (7) days per week for the patients/residents within the Finan Center; provide breakfast and lunch meals five (5) days per week for the Sheppard Pratt School students when school is in session.
Provide nutritious snacks for the following clients per day, seven days per week:
The Contractor shall provide meals and snacks utilizing a selective type of menu for employees and/or visitors at lunch and dinner seven (7) days per week, in the cafeteria during the following hours:
| Meal | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Breakfast | 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. |
| Lunch | 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. |
| Dinner | 4:00 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. |
Develop a comprehensive policy and procedure manual specific to the needs of the Dietetic Department of this Center. [...] Provide the Center's Contract Monitor with an annual report no later than 30 days following the anniversary date of each contract year.
**Submit on emma.maryland.gov under Solicitation Number OCMP-26-25264.** To submit a proposal, offerors must first register on emma.maryland.gov. We recommend registering in advance to become acquainted with the site.
Proposals are due **Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time**.
A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Proposals method under COMAR 21.05.03. Multiple or alternate Proposals will not be accepted. This is a single award.
An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 10 percent of the total contract dollar amount, including all renewal option terms, if any, has been established for this procurement. An overall goal of 20 percent of the total contract dollar amount has been established for Certified Farm & Fish participation.
Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity with Fixed Unit cost as defined at COMAR 21.06.03.06 A (2). Contract Duration: Three-year (3) base period with Two (2) 1-year Option Periods.
Scheduled Site Visit: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM Local Time, 10102 Country Club Road, Cumberland, MD 21502.
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