CACFP Culinary Trainer
Federal opportunity from School Lunch Division. Place of performance: IN. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026.
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Sourcing event 007000000086569 is for obtaining bids for CACFP Culinary Trainer Questions can be emailed to Traci Davidson, Director, Procurement/AP DOEProcurement@doe.in.gov Indiana Department of Education 100 N Senate Ave., 9th FL Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Completed bids must be emailed to Indiana Department of Education at DOEProcurement@doe.in.gov Indiana Department of Education Attn: CACFP Culinary Trainer. A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the due February 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM ET. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. This bid is not eligible for electronic bid through Supplier Portal.
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The Indiana Department of Education is seeking bids for the CACFP Culinary Trainer, with proposals due by February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This sourcing event aims to enhance the culinary training offered under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Interested bidders should download the bid package and follow the specific submission guidelines outlined in the notice.
The buyer is aiming to recruit a qualified trainer to provide culinary training for the CACFP to improve food service standards and operational efficiency in child and adult care settings.
- Analyze current culinary training programs under CACFP.
- Develop and present training curriculum tailored for CACFP providers.
- Conduct training sessions and evaluate participant performance.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to participants.
- Completed bid package from the Bid Documents link.
- Curriculum outline for culinary training.
- References from previous training contracts.
- Cost proposal and breakdown of training fees.
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- Details on the scope of the training curriculum.
- Expected number of training sessions to be conducted.
- Specific qualifications required for the trainer.
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