The Vernon Township School District issued a competitive RFP for full‑service school food operations for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Four firms submitted proposals; the Evaluation Committee scored them on cost, guaranteed return, capability, on‑site management, program design, and start‑up plan. Maschio’s achieved the highest weighted score (26.96) and was recommended for award. The contract covers breakfast, lunch, and after‑school snack service for approximately 356,681 meals annually, with projected revenue of $1.29 M, total operating expenses of $1.24 M, a management‑fee of $76,179, and a guaranteed surplus of $51,000. The RFP required a detailed start‑up/transition plan covering pre‑planning (10 days before contract start) through September 30 2025.