Detroit Area Agency on Aging is accepting bids from interested vendors who embrace transformative, innovative and modernized ways of meeting the ACLS requirements and guidelines for producing and delivering high quality meals for its multi-cultural senior communities, freshly prepared meals for each program as well as providing materials and support for three supplemental meal programs.
This Nutrition Request for Proposal (RFP) will seek to include all populations, providing high quality, culturally appropriate meals, as well as addressing food insecurities for all DAAA constituents.
Call for Proposals Timeline
Request for Proposal Release Date – January 9, 2026
Request Access to Citrix ShareFile – December 3 – January 8, 2026
A Technical Assistance Workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Questions regarding the technical assistance workshop must be submitted to the contractmgt@daaa1a.org from
December 3, 2025 – December 11, 2025, only, by 5:00PM EST
DAAA FYs 2027-29 Nutrition RFP
REFERENCES & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Important Information or Documents to Review
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Services RFP Contract Requirements
Nutrition Services RFP Application Guide
DAAA Nutrition Services RFP Budget Sheet Forms
OPERATING-STANDARDS-SERVICE-PROGRAMS 2025
RFP Nutrition Technical Assistance 2026________________________________________________________
DAAA is seeking proposals to provide a Community Needs Assessment that will aid in the planning and development of programs designed to improve the health, wellness, and access for seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers residing in Detroit, the five (5) Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park.
Interested consultants and/ or organizations seeking to complete the community needs assessment survey must be a regional planning body, university or college, division or department of a municipality, business or private non-profit organization that has the proven expertise and resources to conduct a neutral, randomized and accurate survey approach that uses acceptable methodologies and practices. In addition, the DAAA will entertain strategies designed to solicit input from community stakeholders within its region including service providers, partners and other influencers.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Call for Proposals Timeline
Request for Proposal Release Date, July 22, 2024
Initial Inquiry via Email, July 22, 2024 – August 16, 2024
Access to Citrix ShareFile, July 22, 2024 – August 23, 2024**
(Extended Deadline) Proposal Due, August 23, 2024, 11:59 pm EST
All Proposal Applicants Will Receive Notification of Proposal Status, September 24, 2024
Contract Negotiations & Independent Contract, September 24 – October 4, 2024
Selection of Vendor, September 9, 2024
Community Needs Assessment Execution, October 15 – December 16, 2024
Final Report Due, January 31, 2025
DAAA Community Needs Assessment – Scope of Services – Final (1) Revised Deadline
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Submission Requirements
Step 1: Those interested in applying, please submit an initial inquiry regarding interest via email to contract management at contractmgt@daaa1a.org with “Community Needs Assessment Response” in the subject by August 16, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Step 2: Once inquiry is received you will be given access to a folder with your organization’s name in the Citrix ShareFile portal. A link to the instructions regarding how to access this simple electronic system appears under Supplemental References.
Deadline for Submission (Extended)
Proposals must be submitted to ShareFile by Friday, August 23, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EST. To request ShareFile access please email contractmgt@daaa1a.org, place “Community Needs Assessment Response” in the subject line.
DAAA will not accept Proposals via mail, fax or email. All documents must be uploaded into Citrix ShareFile by the deadline.
Remember, Handwritten, Incomplete and Late proposals will be rejected.
REFERENCES & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Important Information or Documents to Review
Community Needs Assessment Call for Proposal Frequently Asked Questions
Community Needs Assessment Call for Proposal_FAQ_
Service Provider Partner Criteria:
When evaluating potential new Service Providers/Partners, the following criteria will be used:
- Ability to Provide Quality Services: Potential providers should demonstrate measurable and relevant local service delivery performance.
- Positive References: Potential providers should have strong references from their relationships with consumers, and consumer referral sources.
- Program Participant Preference: Participant choice and the delivery of person-centered services is a priority.
- Cost: Selection is competitive and cost-effectiveness is a priority.
- Continuity of Care: Ability to offer comprehensive and holistic services to minimize the number of agencies and caregivers involved with each participant’s care is important.
- Geographic and Service Need Considerations: Potential partners must demonstrate an ability to provide quality service(s) in DAAA’s service area.
- Operating Standards for Michigan Area Agencies on Aging
I am Interested in Becoming a Network Partner
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Network Partner of Detroit Area Agency on Aging. Your contact information will be used to inform you of potential opportunities to apply. *This form is not considered an application
