6100019431 DHS Head Start Program Catering
| Location: | Texas |
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| Posted: | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of San Antonio |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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6100019431 DHS Head Start Program Catering
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
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 23, 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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ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION ONLY
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 23, 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.
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