North Shore School District 112 RFP for Food Service Management Company
North Shore SD 112School · Highwood, IL- Due
- Apr 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
North Shore School District 112 is seeking proposals from Food Service Management Companies (FSMCs) to operate its food service program. The contract will be a fixed price per meal contract for the School Nutrition Programs.
Proposal package, Statement of No Proposal
Federal Mandate Price/ Cost Proposal, Menu Selection, Use of USDA Foods, Food Quality, Portion Sizes, FSMC Experience, Management Plan, References, Service Capability, Financial Conditions/ Stability, Personnel Management and Professional Standards Plan, Promotion/Marketing in School Food Service, Involvement of Students, Staff, and Patrons, FSMC Proposed On-site Supervisor and Staffing Plan, IL State Mandated: Promotion of health and well-being of students, IL State Mandated: Local food products, IL State Mandated: Hormone and pest practices, IL State Mandated: Animal welfare, IL State Mandated: Contracting with Small and Minority Businesses, Women's Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area Firms
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Summary
North Shore School District 112 is seeking proposals from Food Service Management Companies (FSMCs) to operate its food service program. The contract will be a fixed price per meal contract for the School Nutrition Programs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
23- Federal Mandate Price/ Cost Proposal
- Menu Selection
- Use of USDA Foods
- Food Quality
- Portion Sizes
- FSMC Experience
- Management Plan
- References
- Service Capability
- Financial Conditions/ Stability
- Personnel Management and Professional Standards Plan
- Promotion/Marketing in School Food Service
- Involvement of Students
- Staff
- Patrons
- FSMC Proposed On-site Supervisor and Staffing Plan
- IL State Mandated: Promotion of health and well-being of students
- IL State Mandated: Local food products
- IL State Mandated: Hormone and pest practices
- IL State Mandated: Animal welfare
- IL State Mandated: Contracting with Small and Minority Businesses
- Women's Business Enterprises
- Labor Surplus Area Firms
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Proposal package, Statement of No Proposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A-1: School/Site Data Form, Exhibit A-2: School/ Site Average Daily Participation by Federal Program, Exhibit A-3: School/ Site Meal Service Information by Federal Program, Exhibit A-4: Current and Projected Enrollment, Exhibit B-1: 21-Day Cycle Menu, Exhibit B-2: Meal Choices and Offerings, Exhibit B-3: A la Carte Price List, Exhibit C: USDA Foods Annual Order, Exhibit D: School Year 2024-2025 Sponsor Claims for Reimbursement, Exhibit E: School Year 2025-2026 Sponsor and Site Claims for Reimbursement, Exhibit F: FSMC Equipment List, Exhibit G: Current Operational Labor and Benefits, Exhibit H: Financial Statements, Exhibit I: School District/Operation Calendar, Exhibit J: Local Wellness Policy, Exhibit K: Evaluation form(s), Exhibit L: Collective Bargaining Agreement
REQUIRED STAFFING
5- Submit to
- 445 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Highwood, IL
- Reported agency
- North Shore School District 112
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from North Shore SD 112?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 3, 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: 445 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including North Shore SD 112 in IL, 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.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Food Service Director, On site Managers and/or Supervisors, Full time Workers, Part time Workers, Driver. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal package, Statement of No Proposal. 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: "Federal Mandate Price/ Cost Proposal, Menu Selection, Use of USDA Foods, Food Quality, Portion Sizes, FSMC Experience, Management Plan, References, Service Capability, Financial Conditions/ Stability,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from North Shore SD 112?
All active and historical solicitations from North Shore SD 112 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, North Shore SD 112 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Exhibit A-1: School/Site Data Form, Exhibit A-2: School/ Site Average Daily Participation by Federal Program, Exhibit A-3: School/ Site Meal Service Information by Federal Program, Exhibit A-4: Curren. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from North Shore SD 112 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Highwood, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.