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Contract AwardPublic HealthDetected Jul 1, 2026

Making Waves Academy has a proposed food service agreement with Nob Hill Catering, doing business as The Lunch Master, for the 7/1/2026–6/30/2027 school year. The proposal covers reimbursable K-8 and 9-12 lunches, breakfasts, after-school snacks, SSO meals, salad and fruit bar components, gluten-free meals, and special event onsite cooking, with an estimated total contract value of about 405794. This document reflects a decided vendor and pricing schedule for the upcoming year, not an open solicitation. For vendors, it provides clear intelligence on current per-meal price points, service scope, and the incumbent provider, which can inform competitive positioning ahead of future rebids or supplemental services such as nutrition education, kitchen equipment, or point-of-sale/claiming systems. A useful next conversation would be around how the academy evaluates vendor performance and what additional support they may need during the 2026-2027 term.

Pricing includes various reimbursable meal types and add-ons, including gluten-free options and spec...

Making Waves Academy District2026-2027 meal services contract with The LunchMaster

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