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TITLE: Request for Qualifications: Grocer Vendors and Food Delivery Service in Los Angeles County
INTRODUCTION: The PHI is dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people around the world through innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships. The PHI is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to implement the American Rescue Plan Grocery Voucher Program.
Through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), PHI seeks up to 3 vendors to provide Grocery Vouchers services and specifications as outlined below. The vendor will be able to provide grocery vouchers and/or food delivery to Los Angeles County (LAC) residents that live in zip codes that were most impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, with at least 75% in the Highest and High Need Tiers of the COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index; have the highest rates of concentrated disadvantage; and have the highest rates of limited English proficiency. This program will distribute up to $7,976,171 ARP Grocery Vouchers (physical gift cards and/or online purchasing and delivery options) to up to 10,000 qualifying participant households redeemable at participating grocery stores/online vendors in LAC or with the ability to provide services in LAC.
Please review the specific qualifications to participate by accessing the RFQ: Grocer Vendors and Food Delivery Service in Los Angeles County (PDF, 196 KB). Vendors will not receive payment for administering the grocery vouchers.