6100019431 DHS Head Start Program Catering

Agency:	City of San Antonio
State:	Texas
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Feb 20, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 23, 2026
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Description

The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Head Start Program (“CITY”) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to provide catering services for the Head Start Program. The City’s Head Start Program serves children living at or below the federal poverty line, prioritizes the most vulnerable populations including children with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and children in the foster care system. Currently the program serves 3,330 children within the Edgewood Independent School District (EISD) and San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) service area. The program’s mission is to prepare children for school readiness and lifelong success while engaging and supporting families.

Date Issued: January 23, 2026
Due Date & Time: February 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Central Time

Pre-Submittal Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Jnauary 29, 2026, via WebEx. Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is optional, but highly encouraged.

Respondents may call the toll-free number listed here and enter access code to participate the day of the conference. Toll-Free Number: 1-415-655-0001 , Access Code: 2333 064 2460 , Meeting Password: COSA

To view this solicitation, go to the SAePS portal; https://supplierservice.sanantonio.gov/irj/portal. If you have not completed the City’s SAePS Vendor Registration, you must do so in order to view the solicitation and submit a response. For registration, visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/purchasing/SAePS.aspx. For assistance with registration or viewing the solicitation via the SAePS portal, call the SAePS hotline at 210-207-0118 or email vendors@sanantonio.gov .

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Solicitation Type and Name: Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals – Annual Contract for

DHS Head Start Program Catering

Solicitation Number: RFCSP 26-035; RFx 6100019431

Description: The City of San Antonio Department of Human Services Head Start Program (“CITY”) is

seeking proposals from qualified respondents to provide catering services for the Head Start Program.

The City’s Head Start Program serves children living at or below the federal poverty line, prioritizes the

most vulnerable populations including children with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and

children in the foster care system. Currently the program serves 3,330 children within the Edgewood

Independent School District (EISD) and San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) service area.

The program’s mission is to prepare children for school readiness and lifelong success while engaging

and supporting families.

Applicable Product Categories: 96115 – Concessions, Catering, Vending

Date Issued: January 23, 2026

Due Date & Time: February 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Time

Pre-Submittal Conference: Pre-Submittal Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on

January 29, 2026, via WebEx. Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is optional, but highly

encouraged.

Dial-In Number: 1-415-655-0001 | Access Code: 2333 064 2460 | Meeting Password: COSA

Join from the meeting link:

https://sanantonio.webex.com/sanantonio/j.php?MTID=mb0f257e4adeb8c301c495e7edd0e85c1

Staff Contact Person: Jinwan Kim, Procurement Specialist III, jinwan.kim@sanantonio.gov

Evaluation Committee Voting Members:

Hilda Banuelos, Senior Business Analyst, Department of Human Services

Priscilla Garcia, Senior Program Analyst, Department of Human Services

Mica Clark-Peterk, Program Manager, Department of Human Services

Darrel Jones, Facilities Operations Coordinator, Department of Human Services

Victor Ayala, Social Service Manager, Department of Human Services

The following restrictions on communications apply to City solicitations. Respondents are

prohibited from contacting 1) City officials, as defined by §2-62 of the City Code of the City of

San Antonio, regarding the proposal/bid from the time the solicitation has been released until

the contract is posted for consideration as an agenda item at a City Council "A" session or a

City Manager Contract Approval Review meeting; 2) City employees from the time the

proposal/bid has been released until the contract is approved at a City Council "A" session or

by City Manager.

Exceptions to the Restrictions on Communications:

Respondents may submit written questions concerning this RFP to the Staff Contact Person listed

below until 4:00 p.m., Central Time, on February 4. 2026. Questions received after the stated deadline

will not be answered. All questions shall be sent by e-mail. Questions submitted and the City’s

responses will be posted with this solicitation.

Jinwan Kim, Procurement Specialist III

City of San Antonio, Finance Department – Procurement Division

Jinwan.Kim@sanantonio.gov

To view this solicitation, go to the SAePS portal; https://supplierservice.sanantonio.gov/irj/portal. If

you have not completed the City’s SAePS Vendor Registration, you must do so in order to view the

solicitation and submit a response. Once you have logged on to the SAePS portal, click on “My Bids”

(first), if not viewable then click “Other Bids” (to view all already published competitive bids). Vendor

Guides & Support can be accessed from this link:

https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Finance/About/Divisions/Procurement/Resources/Guides-

Support

TO REGISTER: You will need to complete the vendor registration by accessing the SAePS Vendor

Registration at

https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Finance/About/Divisions/Procurement/Become-a-Vendor.

Questions regarding registration may be submitted to Vendor Support at (210) 207-0118 or by email

at vendors@sanantonio.gov with “SAePS Portal” on the subject line so this can be expedited.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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