Food Service RFP 27-04

The Montclair Board of Education is seeking a qualified Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to operate a cost‑reimbursable school nutrition program for the 2026‑2027 school year. The contract covers all standard federal nutrition programs (NSLP, SBP, ASSP, CEP, etc.) plus optional services such as summer meals, CACFP, and vending. The FSMC will be responsible for procurement, menu planning, staffing, compliance, reporting, and any optional equipment provision, under a management fee structure. The award will be made shortly after the June 16 proposal deadline, with a contract period of one year and up to four one‑year renewals. • Scope includes full‑service management of lunch, breakfast, after‑school snacks, and community‑eligibility meals for all Montclair schools. • Contractor must provide a bid bond (10 % capped at $20,000) and, if bidding on the Summer Food Service Program, additional performance bonds. • Required deliverables: detailed financial proposal (Form 23), start‑up/transition plan, 21‑day cycle menus, insurance certificates, and numerous compliance certifications. • Evaluation emphasizes total cost (25 %), community outreach experience (17 %), menu quality/innovation (15 %), and student‑participation plans (15 %). • The FSMC must meet New Jersey insurance, Buy‑American, and civil‑rights requirements, and retain all records for at least three years.