Find Food & Nutrition Services RFPs in Michigan

13 active opportunities· Updated daily

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
MTU DHH Ghost KitchenMichigan Tech University2026-06-04$300K
Food Service Line EquipmentMichigan Port Huron Area School District2026-06-04$500K
472/25040.JGH; Handlon C.F. - Kosher Kitchen RemodelState of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, State Facilities Administration, Design and Construction Division2026-06-10$2.0M
Kitchen Utility Monitoring RFPAnchor Bay School District2026-06-11NONE$750K
Food Service: North Campus Research Complex (NCRC)University of Michigan2026-06-12
Cafeteria FurnitureConcord Community Schools2026-06-12Minority Business Enterprise
Dtw – Evans Terminal Soar Small Business Program – Food & Beverage ConcessionMITN BidNet Purchasing Group2026-06-15
RFP# 26-02608 - Dtw – Evans Terminal Soar Small Business Program – Food & Bever…Wayne County Airport Authority2026-06-15
City-Wide Catering and Food ServiceCity of Pontiac MI2026-07-13$500K
FY26 A1 Fci Milan Meats Qtr 2JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-12-08SBA$500K
FY26 A1 Fci Milan Certified Qtr 2JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-12-08SBA$500K
FY26 A1 Fci Milan Subsistence Qtr 2JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-12-08SBA$500K
Dining Services - 2024Wayne State University2099-12-31$2.0M

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Tips for Winning Food & Nutrition Services Contracts in Michigan

  • 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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