Lowell Community Charter Public School Commercial Kitchen Feasibility RFP LCCPS-2026-KITCHEN-01
Lowell Community Charter Public (District)School · Lowell, MA- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Robert J. Gignac
- (555) 123-4567
The 30-second brief
Lowell Community Charter Public School seeks proposals from independent, qualified commercial kitchen and institutional food service design consultants to evaluate, plan and design a full-service kitchen within existing Mill No. 5 space in downtown Lowell, MA. LCCPS serves approximately 815 students in grades K1-8 and intends to support onsite breakfast and lunch production. The selected consultant shall evaluate existing equipment, space and infrastructure; assess feasible production models including scratch-cooking, hybrid and limited-preparation; develop conceptual plans, equipment schedules and capital cost estimates; review utility, exhaust, grease management, and MEP needs; and identify opportunities to coordinate enabling work with ongoing construction. Estimated Phase I base services budget is less than $25,000. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, preceded by a mandatory site walkthrough on November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Institutional kitchen and school food service experience (25%), Approach, technical understanding and feasibility methodology, & team qualifications (25%), Proposed fee and overall value (50%)
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Summary
Lowell Community Charter Public School seeks proposals from independent, qualified commercial kitchen and institutional food service design consultants to evaluate, plan and design a full-service kitchen within existing Mill No. 5 space in downtown Lowell, MA. LCCPS serves approximately 815 students in grades K1-8 and intends to support onsite breakfast and lunch production.
The selected consultant shall evaluate existing equipment, space and infrastructure; assess feasible production models including scratch-cooking, hybrid and limited-preparation; develop conceptual plans, equipment schedules and capital cost estimates; review utility, exhaust, grease management, and MEP needs; and identify opportunities to coordinate enabling work with ongoing construction. Estimated Phase I base services budget is less than $25,000. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, preceded by a mandatory site walkthrough on November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
20- Cover letter identifying primary contact and confirming availability
- Site walkthrough attendance and proposal validity
- Firm profile and qualifications
- Three comparable project examples with meal counts
- Scope
- Budget
- Completion dates and client references
- Project team
- Resumes
- Named lead designer
- Subconsultants
- Responsibilities and capacity
- Detailed methodology
- Deliverables
- Proposed schedule and assumptions
- Separate fixed lump-sum Phase I fee by task
- Disclosures of equipment manufacturer/distributor relationships
- Commissions
- Referral fees
- Conflicts of interest and material exclusions
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Lowell, MA
- Reported agency
- Lowell Community Charter Public School
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lowell Community Charter Public (District)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Robert J. Gignac.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lowell Community Charter Public (District) 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 Robert J. Gignac at (555) 123-4567. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Institutional kitchen and school food service experience (25%), Approach, technical understanding and feasibility methodology, & team qualifications (25%), Proposed fee and overall value (50%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lowell Community Charter Public (District)?
All active and historical solicitations from Lowell Community Charter Public (District) are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lowell Community Charter Public (District) regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Cover letter identifying primary contact and confirming availability, site walkthrough attendance and proposal validity, Firm profile and qualifications, Three comparable project examples with meal co. Review the full document from Lowell Community Charter Public (District) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lowell, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
