Food Service Contract Extension with Whitsons Culinary Group Recommended
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Description
Maercker SD 60 recommends renewal of its food service contract with Whitsons Culinary Group (formerly Arbor Management) for 2026-27, with a 2.7% price increase tied to the Consumer Price Index. The one-year extension includes the option for one final renewal in 2027-28.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$4.97 per lunch meal; $2.18 per breakfast meal (2.7% increase)
Vendor
WHITSONS CULINARY GROUP DBA ARBOR MANAGEMENT
Agency
Maercker SD 60, IL
Contract Type
FOOD_SERVICES
Document Date
March 10, 2026
Contract Term
One-year extension for 2026-27; eligible for 2027-28 renewal
Renewal Date
2027-06-30
Renewal Info
One-year extension; can be renewed for 2027-28 school year. Price increase capped at 4.1% by contract but negotiated at 2.7%.
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