Middletown Unified School District Food Service Management Company RFP 2026-2027
Middletown UnifiedSchool · Middletown, CA- Due
- Nov 1, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Feb 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- LuAnn Nichols
- (707) 987-1489
The 30-second brief
Middletown Unified School District is requesting proposals for a food service management company to assist with the school food service program, including National School lunch and breakfast programs. The selected FSMC will provide food service management assistance, nutritious high-quality minimally processed meals, menu variations, and a 21-day cycle menu. Proposals are due by November 1, 2026. Interested respondents should submit proposals to LuAnn Nichols, Director of Food Services. The procurement must comply with Buy American and California agricultural preference requirements.
Food service management services, 21-Day Cycle menu
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Summary
Middletown Unified School District is requesting proposals for a food service management company to assist with the school food service program, including National School lunch and breakfast programs.
The selected FSMC will provide food service management assistance, nutritious high-quality minimally processed meals, menu variations, and a 21-day cycle menu. Proposals are due by November 1, 2026. Interested respondents should submit proposals to LuAnn Nichols, Director of Food Services. The procurement must comply with Buy American and California agricultural preference requirements.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Food service management services, 21-Day Cycle menu
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of Compliance for Buy American and California Agricultural Preference Requirements, 21-Day Cycle menu
- Submit to
- www.middletownusd.org
- Scope location
- Middletown, CA
- Reported agency
- Middletown Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Middletown Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 1, 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: www.middletownusd.org. For questions, contact LuAnn Nichols.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Middletown Unified in CA, 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 LuAnn Nichols at (707) 987-1489. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Food service management services, 21-Day Cycle menu. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Middletown Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Middletown Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Middletown Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Certificate of Compliance for Buy American and California Agricultural Preference Requirements, 21-Day Cycle menu. Review the full document from Middletown Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Middletown, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.