Documents
Requests for Proposals (RFP)
STEP, Inc. currently has the following Requests for Proposals (RFPs) available for qualified vendors:
Food Products and Produce Purchasing Services
STEP, Inc. is seeking qualified vendors to provide food products, produce, and related delivery services in support of the agency’s nutrition and meal programs. Services will support meal programs across Franklin and Patrick Counties and must meet applicable USDA, CACFP, food safety, and other program requirements.
Proposal Deadline: September 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
Download Food Products and Produce RFP
Employee Benefits Brokerage, Insurance, and HR Technology Services
STEP, Inc. is seeking qualified vendors to provide employee benefits brokerage, insurance, benefits administration, and HR technology services beginning January 1, 2027. Services may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental benefits, applicant tracking, performance management, learning management, and employee benefits administration solutions.
Proposal Deadline: September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
Download Employee Benefits and HR Technology RFP
Federal & State Partners
| Department | Website |
|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Community Development | www.dhcd.virginia.gov |
| Housing & Urban Development | www.hud.gov |
| National Head Start Association | www.nhsa.org |
| Project Discovery | www.projectdiscovery.org |
| USDA Rural Development | www.rurdev.usda.gov |
| Virginia CARES | www.vacares.org |
| Virginia Department of Social Services | www.dss.virginia.gov |
| Virginia Head Start Association | www.headstartva.org |
| Virginia Housing Development Authority | www.vhda.com |
Local Partners
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Ferrum College | www.ferrum.edu |
| Franklin County | www.franklincountyva.gov |
| Franklin County Public Schools | www.frco.k12.va.us |
| Franklin News Post | www.thefranklinnewspost.com |
| Henry County | www.henrycountyva.gov |
| Martinsville Bulletin | www.martinsvillebulletin.com |
| Martinsville City | www.martinsville-va.gov |
| Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce | www.martinsville.com |
| Patrick County | www.co.patrick.va.us |
| Patrick County Chamber of Commerce | www.patrickchamber.com |
| Patrick County Public Schools | www.patrick-county.org |
| Rocky Mount | www.rockymountva.org |
| Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce | www.visitsmithmountainlake.com |
| The Enterprise | www.theenterprise.net |
| Smith Mountain Eagle | www.smithmountaineagle.com |
Community Action & Other Non-profits
| Organization | Website |
|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership | www.communityactionpartnership.com |
| Franklin County United Way | www.fcunitedway.org |
| Habitat for Humanity | www.habitat.org |
| Helping Hands | www.helpinghandsfc.com |
| Longwood Small Business Development Center | www.sbdc-longwood.com |
| National Community Action Foundation | www.ncaf.org |
| Piedmont Community Services | www.piedmontcsb.org |
| Virginia Community Action Partnership | www.vacap.org |
| Rebuilding Together | www.rebuildingtogether.org |
| Southern Area Agency on Aging | www.southernaaa.org |
| Stepping Stone Mission | www.steppingstonemission.org |
| Southside Survivor Response Center | www.ssrcenter.org |
| United Way of Henry County and Martinsville | www.unitedwayofhcm.org |
| Virtual CAP | www.virtualcap.org |
| West Piedmont Better Housing Coalition | www.westpiedmontcontinuum.com |