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Roanoke City School Board Audit Committee Meeting Agenda March 18, 2026

Ongoing School Food Services Partnership with SFE Reviewed

Administrative and management fee based on number of meals served; SFE committed to generating a net profit of $1M in FY 2023 and $300K annually going forward, with shortfall netted against their feesCity of RoanokeSOUTHWEST FOODSERVICE EXCELLENCEMarch 18, 2026

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Description

Roanoke City School Board continues its engagement with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) as its food services provider, under a contract where SFE guarantees annual net profits and receives a management fee based on meals served. The latest internal audit found only minor findings and noted strong vendor performance since July 2022.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Administrative and management fee based on number of meals served; SFE committed to generating a net profit of $1M in FY 2023 and $300K annually going forward, with shortfall netted against their fees

Vendor

SOUTHWEST FOODSERVICE EXCELLENCE

Agency

City of Roanoke, VA

Contract Type

FOOD_SERVICES

Document Date

March 18, 2026

Contract Term

Began July 1, 2022; ongoing; SFE contract includes annual commitments

Renewal Info

SFE contract includes annual net profit commitments ($1M FY 2023, $300K/year after). Vendor has remained since July 2022 following prior use of Sodexo. Division audits vendor after two years per Board policy.

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