Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Illinois
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Active food & nutrition services opportunities in Illinois right now come from agencies including JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF, DOC - Corrections and Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT.CNTR, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.
How do I find food & nutrition services bids in Illinois?
Illinois food & nutrition services solicitations are spread across 11+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Illinois sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a food & nutrition services bid is worth your time. The 26 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 DBE Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference - IFB | DOT - Transportation | 2026-09-08 | - | - |
| Long Term Care Food Service Management Bid | LaSalle County | 2026-09-09 | - | - |
| USP Marion - Q1 FY27 Kosher | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | SBA | $2.0M |
| USP Marion - Q1 FY27 Halal | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | SBA | - |
| Fci Marion FY27 Bread Yearly Requirement | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | NONE | $50K |
| USP Marion - Q1 FY27 Subsistence | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 2026-09-11 | SBA | $2.0M |
| Emergency Notice - Statewide - Commissary Items - Union Supply | DOC - Corrections | 2026-09-15 | - | - |
| Chicago Noon Meals | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 2026-09-15 | SBA | $250K |
| Emergency Notice - Statewide - Commissary Items - Walkenhorsts | DOC - Corrections | 2026-09-15 | - | - |
| General Notice - IDOT Food Truck Day(s) | DOT - Transportation | 2026-09-17 | - | - |
| Emergency Notice - Halal Meals | DOC - Corrections | 2026-09-20 | - | - |
| NOA - 203 for Preferred Professional Application for Catering Services, Event R… | Chicago Park District | 2026-09-25 | - | - |
| DNR WSRC Gift Shop Concession | DNR - Natural Resources | 2026-09-29 | - | - |
| [Recompete] KINGDOM FARMS (RENEWAL) | Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT. CNTR | 2026-09-30 | - | - |
| [Recompete] Milk Products | Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT.CNTR | 2026-11-30 | - | - |
| Enclose Residential Balconies and Kitchenettes | Illinois Capital Development Board | 2026-12-30 | - | $2K |
| Enclose Residential Balconies and Kitchenettes - Illinois Veterans' Home at Chi… | State of Illinois Capital Development Board | 2026-12-30 | - | - |
| [Recompete] Dairy Products - $211,987.50 A-2 $20K increase. Total $231,987.50 /… | Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT.CNTR | 2027-02-14 | - | $108K |
| [Recompete] FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS | Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT. CNTR | 2027-03-24 | - | $2.3M |
| [Recompete] Egg Products | Cook County, IL - 1440.JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENT.CNTR | 2027-03-31 | - | $50K |
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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Illinois
- ✓USDA commodity programs (Section 4(a) and Section 6 of NSLA) provide free food to schools. Processors who convert USDA commodities into finished products can access a stable, high-volume market.
- ✓DLA Troop Support is the single largest government food buyer: they manage subsistence contracts for all military branches. Prime vendor contracts for military dining facilities are multi-year, high-value opportunities.
- ✓School nutrition RFPs are issued by individual school districts or state departments of education, not by USDA directly. Monitor state procurement portals and school district websites for food service management company (FSMC) solicitations.
Food & Nutrition Services RFP FAQ
How does the USDA school lunch program create procurement opportunities?
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million meals daily. School districts procure food products, food service management, kitchen equipment, and delivery services. USDA provides per-meal reimbursements and commodity foods, but districts buy from commercial vendors through competitive bidding. FSMC contracts can be worth millions annually for large districts.
What are DLA Troop Support subsistence contracts?
DLA Troop Support manages the military's food supply chain through Prime Vendor contracts (full-line food distribution to military dining facilities), OCONUS subsistence contracts, and operational rations (MREs). These are multi-year, high-volume contracts. Vendors bid through DLA's internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FedBizOpps/SAM.gov.
Do food vendors need special certifications for government contracts?
Yes. USDA facilities require USDA inspection for meat and poultry products. FDA registration is required for most food facilities. Food service companies need state health department licenses. For school nutrition, FSMC contracts require compliance with USDA nutrition standards (7 CFR Part 210). HACCP plans are often required in proposals.
Are there small business opportunities in government food procurement?
Yes. Small business set-asides apply to DLA Troop Support contracts under FAR Part 19. Many school districts have local vendor preferences. The USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specifically encourages small and local farm participation. State-level purchases often have MBE/WBE goals for food service contracts.
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