RFO 9PA4Z00006 2025 Sack Lunch RFO
ID: 0000035078
• State: California
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Description
Background
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing a Request for Offer (RFO) for the provision of sack lunches during the 2025 fire season. This RFO aims to gather detailed nutritional information and product descriptions from vendors interested in supplying meals for CAL FIRE staff, particularly firefighters and camp personnel, during emergency incidents. The initiative is driven by research indicating that firefighters require specific caloric and nutritional intake to maintain optimal performance under strenuous conditions.
Work Details
Vendors are required to provide three types of sack lunches:
- 24 Hour Fire Line Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian)
- 12 Hour Base Camp Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian)
- Admin Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian/Salad).
Each lunch must meet specific nutritional standards, including calorie counts, macronutrient ratios, and ingredient specifications. For example, the 24 Hour Fire Line Lunch must contain approximately 4000 calories with specified amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Vendors must ensure that all items are packaged appropriately, labeled correctly with expiration dates, and delivered in compliance with food safety regulations. Additionally, vendors must provide detailed product specificity information for each lunch type, including photographs and ingredient lists.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon acceptance of offers with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025, continuing through May 31, 2026.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within California as required by CAL FIRE during emergency incidents.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be based in California and possess the necessary licenses to operate within the state. They are required to have commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, worker’s compensation insurance, and commercial automobile insurance. Vendors must also submit a Certificate of Insurance along with their proposal. Subcontracting is not permitted; all work must be performed by the bidder.
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is issuing a Request for Offer (RFO) for the provision of sack lunches during the 2025 fire season. This RFO aims to gather detailed nutritional information and product descriptions from vendors interested in supplying meals for CAL FIRE staff, particularly firefighters and camp personnel, during emergency incidents. The initiative is driven by research indicating that firefighters require specific caloric and nutritional intake to maintain optimal performance under strenuous conditions.
Work Details
Vendors are required to provide three types of sack lunches:
- 24 Hour Fire Line Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian)
- 12 Hour Base Camp Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian)
- Admin Lunch (Regular/Vegetarian/Salad).
Each lunch must meet specific nutritional standards, including calorie counts, macronutrient ratios, and ingredient specifications. For example, the 24 Hour Fire Line Lunch must contain approximately 4000 calories with specified amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Vendors must ensure that all items are packaged appropriately, labeled correctly with expiration dates, and delivered in compliance with food safety regulations. Additionally, vendors must provide detailed product specificity information for each lunch type, including photographs and ingredient lists.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon acceptance of offers with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025, continuing through May 31, 2026.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within California as required by CAL FIRE during emergency incidents.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be based in California and possess the necessary licenses to operate within the state. They are required to have commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, worker’s compensation insurance, and commercial automobile insurance. Vendors must also submit a Certificate of Insurance along with their proposal. Subcontracting is not permitted; all work must be performed by the bidder.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Sell Event
Opportunity ID
0000035078
Version
2
Response Deadline
May 1, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
April 10, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
Non Mandatory
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 4/10/25 CAL FIRE in California issued Sell Event 2025 Sack Lunch with ID 0000035078 due 5/1/25.
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50190000 - Prepared and preserved foods