The goal of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to award funding to successful applicants to provide mobile food delivery services and resource connection to remote/underserved areas of Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, and Pacific counties. Funds may be used to expand existing services or create new ones that meet the goal. Service Area: Interested parties may apply to provide mobile services in one or more of the above counties. Within each county, preference is given to the ability to serve areas designated as high priority, as described below in Section 3. Program Standards: Successful applicants must be able to provide nutritious food without relying on program funds to purchase food items or to reimburse the applicant for food items unless specifically negotiated and allowable under the funding source(s). Provision of food items must not be contingent on client documentation of age, disability status, income, citizenship, or any other criteria; this program is a low-barrier program that provides free assistance to everyone. Applicants must be able to provide proper storage and safe food handling that conforms to all applicable standards for fresh, frozen, and refrigerated foods. Successful applicants must work collaboratively with O3A staff, bilingual outreach specialist(s), O3A volunteers, and any other partners to provide robust services when applicable.
