When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on September 8, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $420,000 – $1,200,000.

It was issued by Inclusive Action For The City. The work is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Manufacturer of commercial mobile food carts and specialized vending equipment. Experience designing carts capable of cooking from raw ingredients. Expertise in durable outdoor commercial-grade materials and construction. Ability to produce mobile, single-operator units at program scale. Familiarity with applicable food-service equipment and safety requirements.

Mobile Food Cart Production Service (Closed)

A California government authority seeks a vendor to produce durable, single-operator mobile food carts capable of cooking from raw ingredients for distribution to eligible sidewalk vendors. Questions are due August 31, 2026, and proposals are due September 8, 2026.

Must be a qualified manufacturer of mobile food carts
Must produce carts with already-approved plans by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Carts must be fully code-compliant with the California Retail Food Code, including SB 972
Carts must be capable of supporting cooking from raw ingredients
Must demonstrate experience producing DPH-compliant mobile food carts
Must provide three examples of similar fabrication or manufacturing projects
Must provide three professional references
Must demonstrate financial capability to fulfill the order
Must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($3M aggregate)
Must provide evidence of Automobile Insurance ($1M)
Must provide evidence of Workers’ Comp and Employer’s Liability ($1M)
Must provide evidence of Professional Liability Insurance ($1M per claim / $2M aggregate)
Must attest to compliance with federal Equal Opportunity Employment laws

$420,000 – $1,200,000

Questions Deadline: August 31st, 2026

Question Responses: September 3rd, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 8th, 2026

Review & Selection: September 9th–13th, 2026

Notification of Award/Rejection: September 14th, 2026

Contract Executed: September 18th, 2026

Production Period: September 18th–November 14th, 2026

Delivery Deadline: November 15th, 2026

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A government authority in California is seeking a vendor to provide production services for mobile food carts that comply with applicable produce-cook-from-raw-food requirements. The carts will be distributed to eligible sidewalk vendors through a sidewalk vending cart program, with priority given to vendors committed to participating in designated special vending districts.

The mobile food carts must support cooking from raw ingredients, be mobile and readily maneuverable by a single operator, and be constructed from durable materials suitable for daily outdoor commercial use. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by August 31, 2026, and proposals are due by September 8, 2026.

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