Locally Grown Fresh Food Products for DCS Facilities

The State of Tennessee (Department of Children’s Services, with procurement handled by the Department of General Services Central Procurement Office) issued an RFI/RFP seeking locally grown fresh food products (beef, produce, and shelf-stable items) for DCS facilities statewide. The solicitation requests vendor details on product types, seasonal availability, packaging, delivery capabilities, certifications, and participation in the Pick TN Products program to evaluate market capability and procurement models. The posting was issued 2026-01-07 with responses due 2026-01-16, and the aggregator estimates a potential contract value range ($500K–$2M) and classifies the opportunity as a procurement (not a grant).