Weehawken Township School District 2026/2027 School Year RFP For Food Service Management Company

The Weehawken Board of Education is soliciting a qualified Food Service Management Company to operate all school‑food‑service programs for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contractor will be responsible for menu planning, procurement, preparation, service, staffing, compliance with federal, state and local nutrition and safety regulations, and all related reporting and reimbursement activities. The contract is a fixed‑price, per‑meal arrangement with optional renewal up to four additional one‑year terms. • Scope includes NSLP, SBP, after‑school snack, CEP, A‑la‑Carte, special milk, preschool, catering, vending, ESY, and summer food service (SFSP) programs. • Contractor may choose from three staffing models (full FSMC staffing, management‑only, or shared staffing) and must meet minimum staffing levels at each site. • Requires bid bond (10 % of bid, max $20 k), insurance (CGL ≥ $1 M, auto ≥ $100 k/$300 k, workers’ comp, umbrella $9 M), and compliance with buy‑American, civil‑rights, and debarment certifications. • Payment is monthly, based on per‑meal rates; projected district revenue exceeds $600 k, indicating a sizable contract value.