KIPP Memphis Public Schools - Nonprofit School Food Service Management Company - RFP#040826 / 2026
Kipp Memphis Collegiate High SchoolSchool · Memphis, TN- Due
- May 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Angela Wicks
The 30-second brief
KIPP Memphis Public Schools is seeking proposals for a fixed-price contract for a Nonprofit School Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide food service management services for participation in United States Department of Agriculture School Nutrition Programs. The work includes preparing and serving meals, including breakfast, lunch, afterschool snacks, and USDA Foods/DOD for schools such as KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary, Middle, High, and KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary. The contract term is one year commencing July 1, 2026, with options to renew yearly for up to four additional years. Proposals are due by May 6, 2026, at 12:00 pm cst, and questions are due by April 23, 2026. A pre-proposal meeting and facility tour will take place on April 22, 2026, at 2110 Howell Ave. and 230 Henry Ave. in Memphis, TN.
Reimbursable Breakfasts with Milk, Reimbursable Lunches with Milk, Reimbursable Afterschool Snacks, A la Carte Equivalents Fee, Summer Breakfast, Summer Lunch
Cost (40 points), Service Capability Plan (10 points), Years of Experience in working with Child Nutrition Programs (10 points), Financial Conditions/Stability, Business Practices (10 points), Accounting and Reporting Systems (10 points), Promotion of the Child Nutrition Program (10 points), Professional Standards (5 points), Tasting and Presentation (5 points)
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Summary
KIPP Memphis Public Schools is seeking proposals for a fixed-price contract for a Nonprofit School Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide food service management services for participation in United States Department of Agriculture School Nutrition Programs.
The work includes preparing and serving meals, including breakfast, lunch, afterschool snacks, and USDA Foods/DOD for schools such as KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary, Middle, High, and KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary. The contract term is one year commencing July 1, 2026, with options to renew yearly for up to four additional years. Proposals are due by May 6, 2026, at 12:00 pm cst, and questions are due by April 23, 2026. A pre-proposal meeting and facility tour will take place on April 22, 2026, at 2110 Howell Ave. and 230 Henry Ave. in Memphis, TN.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost (40 points), Service Capability Plan (10 points), Years of Experience in working with Child Nutrition Programs (10 points), Financial Conditions/Stability, Business Practices (10 points), Accounting and Reporting Systems (10 points), Promotion of the Child Nutrition Program (10 points), Professional Standards (5 points), Tasting and Presentation (5 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Reimbursable Breakfasts with Milk
- Reimbursable Lunches with Milk
- Reimbursable Afterschool Snacks
- A la Carte Equivalents Fee
- Summer Breakfast
- Summer Lunch
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- RFP document in Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf)
- Buy American Certification Form
- Assurance Statement
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Memphis, TN
- Reported agency
- KIPP Memphis Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 6, 2026. 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Angela Wicks.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School in TN, 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 Angela Wicks. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Reimbursable Breakfasts with Milk, Reimbursable Lunches with Milk, Reimbursable Afterschool Snacks, A la Carte Equivalents Fee, Summer Breakfast, Summer Lunch. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost (40 points), Service Capability Plan (10 points), Years of Experience in working with Child Nutrition Programs (10 points), Financial Conditions/Stability, Business Practices (10 points), Account..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: RFP document in Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf), Buy American Certification Form, Assurance Statement, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibil. Review the full document from Kipp Memphis Collegiate High School for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Memphis, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.