City of Gardner School Department Food Service Management Company RFP 2023-774
City of GardnerCity · Gardner, MA- Due
- May 9, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 18, 2023
- Primary contact
- Mark Hawke
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Gardner School Department is soliciting proposals from qualified Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) to provide comprehensive food services within the Public School System under bid number 2023-774. The selected vendor will be responsible for managing the district's nutrition programs, including meal preparation, staffing, and compliance with state and federal regulations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for April 27, 2023. Proposals were due by May 9, 2023, to Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing. The RFP was published across multiple platforms including the City of Gardner website, The Gardner News, Central Register, and COMMBUYS.
See RFP.
SUMMARY
The City of Gardner School Department is soliciting proposals from qualified Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) to provide comprehensive food services within the Public School System under bid number 2023-774.
The selected vendor will be responsible for managing the district's nutrition programs, including meal preparation, staffing, and compliance with state and federal regulations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for April 27, 2023. Proposals were due by May 9, 2023, to Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing. The RFP was published across multiple platforms including the City of Gardner website, The Gardner News, Central Register, and COMMBUYS.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
See RFP.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
See RFP.
- Submit to
- Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing, City of Gardner
- Scope location
- Gardner, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Gardner?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 9, 2023. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Joshua Cormier, Director of Purchasing, City of Gardner. For questions, contact Mark Hawke.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Gardner in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mark Hawke. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: See RFP.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Gardner?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: See RFP.. Review the full document from City of Gardner for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gardner, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.