This RFP is for prepared and pre-packaged food vendors for the weekend Pico and Main Street Markets.  There will be a separate RFP for the Wednesday Market listed in Open Gov. 

The City of Santa Monica Farmers Market (SMFMS) is seeking applications from qualified persons or companies interested in providing prepared or pre-packaged food/beverage in the ancillary or "community event" section of its Certified Farmers Markets. This section is open to non-farmers to provide ambience and customer service to patrons and as a commercial opportunity for food businesses. Agreement for services are for an initial term of one (1) year, with four (4) options for renewal of one (1) year each, to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion. The Santa Monica Farmers Markets operate four year-round weekly markets, and are among the most well known markets in California.

This bid is for prepared and pre-packaged food vendors for the weekend Pico and Main Street Markets, which are well visited by the local communities and are a fun gathering of agricultural, food and retail for people to visit with family and friends to shop and eat. At this time we are seeking applicants for prepared or pre-packaged breakfast, lunch or brunch food designed for take out or consumption on site. We are not accepting applications for breads, pastries, baked goods (such as cookies and desserts)

Prepared and pre-packaged foods that duplicate existing products sold as processed agricultural products in the agricultural section of the farmer's market will not be considered. These include but are not limited to juices, jams and jellies, salsa, pickles, shelled nuts, nut butters, oils, milks, cheeses and processed dairy products, dried fruits and dried meats.

Established July 15, 1981, SMFMS and accompanying programs are committed to promoting healthy eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products directly from small farms to urban customers, thereby building community and preserving California farmland. Weekly, the City oversees the operation and management of four Certified Farmers Markets.

Santa Monica Farmers Market strives to maintain high standards of quality and customer service by carefully balancing the mix of products available at the markets. Prepared and pre-packaged foods are offered to support the markets’ core mission of promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy eating, while adding value and fostering community. Prepared and pre-packaged food vendors should offer a variety of high-quality foods that provide the best value and selection for customers, complement the current local offerings and are unique. Prepared and Pre-packaged foods that duplicate existing product offerings sold as processed agricultural products in the agricultural section of the market will not be considered. These include but are not limited to juices, jams and jellies, salsa, pickles, shelled nuts, nut butters, oils, milks, cheeses and processed dairy products, dried fruits and dried meats.