VAAFM USA Food Safety Replacement Project

2026-11-03

Through this Request for Proposal ( RFP ) the Vermont Agency of Digital Services on behalf of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets ( VAAFM ) ( hereinafter the “ State ”) is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide a modernized solution that enhances the management of dairy - related food safety activities , including inspections , permits , licensing , enforcement , and compliance . The objective of this project is to replace the legacy USAFoodSafety application with a modernized solution that enhances the management of dairy - related food safety activities , including inspections , permits , licensing , enforcement , and compliance . The current system serves as an enterprise platform that consolidates dairy food safety information from state and local sources into a comprehensive statewide repository . It effectively synchronizes and integrates inspection data with processes such as licensing , certification , laboratory sampling , billing , and accounting . However , to better support the Vermont Agency of Agriculture , Food , and Markets ( VAAFM ) in fulfilling its regulatory responsibilities , the State aims to implement a new hosted solution that offers a more robust and user - friendly toolset for inspectors , administrators , and the public . This initiative seeks to improve operational efficiency , enhance data accuracy , and provide a seamless user experience , ensuring that our food safety management processes are equipped to meet current and future demands . Additionally , the USAFoodSafety system is one of three systems slated for replacement . Although these systems are not in scope in the current implementation scope , the State seeks detailed information from bidders about USAHerds and USAPlants systems . This information should include details about their functionality and associated costs , aiding the State in planning for future functionality need and budget considerations . USAHerds : This software solution supports the documentation of animal disease traceability , animal movement , premises identification , incident management , and other records . It is a tool to help ensure compliance with federal regulations and protect the health and well - being of Vermont ' s animals , farms , and consumers . USAPlants : This software solution facilitates regulatory management of multiple VAAFM programs including consumer protection , feed , seed , fertilizer , pesticides , retail , nursery , apiaries , dealer repairman , ginseng , certification pesticide applicators and dealers , weights and measures , and others .

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