City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

Legal Advertisement Request Form

DESCRIPTION:  Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS),

[Senior Food Box Program RFP ]

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) seeks proposals from qualified food service providers who have experience providing monthly or quarterly delivery of fresh produce, pantry staples, plant-based foods, and frozen meat options for older adults age 60+. DFSS seeks to provide services citywide to six Regional Senior Centers. Clients may receive monthly or quarterly distribution of senior food boxes and target outcomes will include an overall self-reported decrease in food insecurity.

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2028. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may extend this term for up to [two additional years] with each extension not to exceed one year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding. We anticipate that the annual award will be $250,000 [total $750,000 for three years] depending on the size of their proposed program. DFSS anticipates funding one agency. This contract will operate on a reimbursement basis only. No advances will be given.

This initiative is administered by DFSS through Older Americans Act’ Federal funds. Consequently, all guidelines and requirements of DFSS, the Illinois Department on Aging and the Older Americans Act must be met. Additionally, all delegate agencies must comply with the Single Audit Act if applicable.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page under current bids:

www.cityofchicago.org/eProcurement

Solicitation #54900

A note about the City’s eProcurement System:

For those who have not done business with the City of Chicago before, registration in iSupplier is the first step to ensuring your agency’s ability to conduct business with the City of Chicago and DFSS. Please allow five to seven days for your registration to be processed.

Current contractors need only to start an application via their existing iSupplier/eProcurement account. 

All vendors must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and an IRS W9 for registration and confirmation of vendor business information.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION:

August 8, 2025

 12:00, NOON CST

Proposals must be submitted via on-line application.

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR:

A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on July 18^th, 2025 at 10am. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.

Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2RdNF1OvQqOBANTg9igP-g

A link to the completed Webinar will be available on-line at the DFSS website after the time and date listed above for those who cannot attend at the live scheduled time. Please register prior to the Webinar’s start. The purpose of this pre-submittal event is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services.