When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $32,586.

It was issued by Passaic County Department Of Human Services. The work is located in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced nonprofit, community meal provider, or food service organization. Demonstrated experience administering grant-funded nutrition or congregate feeding programs. Ability to provide prepared meals at least five days per week. Familiarity with income eligibility verification, presumptive eligibility forms, and empowOR data entry. Capacity to manage meal delivery within the $5.34 per-meal cost limit.

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Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Paterson, New Jersey, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Paterson, New Jersey government authority seeks a provider to deliver and administer congregate meals for eligible residents, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Meals must cost no more than $5.34 each, with preference for services provided at least five days per week.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified organization or agency capable of providing congregate food programs
Must be in compliance with N.J.A.C 8:24 and related state and local health regulations
Must provide prepared meals for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and meet income eligibility requirements
Must ensure all meal recipients complete the Presumptive Eligibility Form and are entered into empowOR
Must submit a certified audit in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F
Must conduct criminal background checks on all employees, staff, volunteers, consultants, and interns
Must register agency programs with the County's Virtual Resource Hub
Must submit monthly program and fiscal reports
Must have a physical presence or provide services in Passaic County

BUDGET

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$32,586

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Proposals must be received no later than October 6th, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The bid opening will be conducted on October 6th, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

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Issuing Agency

Passaic County Department Of Human Services

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Paterson, New Jersey is seeking an entity to administer congregate food programs for agency residents who meet applicable funding-source income eligibility requirements. The selected provider will deliver prepared meals to eligible individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

An estimated annual allocation of $32,586.74 from the Community Services Block Grant and other appropriate funding sources will support the program. Preference will be given to providers able to operate at least five days per week, and to a single entity capable of delivering the service for the agency. Each meal recipient must complete a presumptive eligibility form and be entered into empowOR. The total cost per meal, including operational and administrative expenses, may not exceed $5.34.

The contract period will be one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $32,586.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Passaic County Department Of Human Services. The work is located in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced nonprofit, community meal provider, or food service organization
Demonstrated experience administering grant-funded nutrition or congregate feeding programs
Ability to provide prepared meals at least five days per week
Familiarity with income eligibility verification, presumptive eligibility forms, and empowOR data entry
Capacity to manage meal delivery within the $5.34 per-meal cost limit

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