Orange Bd of Ed Food Service Management Company RFP 2026
Orange School DistrictSchool · Orange, CT- Due
- Apr 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dawyne Ortiz
The 30-second brief
This RFP seeks proposals from qualified companies to manage the school district's food service program. The services include operating various meal programs such as the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and others. The contract will be cost reimbursable.
FSMC Proposal, Response and Projected Operating Statement (Form 23), Bid Bond, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, And Voluntary Exclusion, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Certification Regarding Lobbying, FSMC Personnel and Fringe Benefit Policy, Ownership Disclosure Form, Political Disclosure Form, FSMC developed 21 Day Cycle Menu (if required), FSMC Sample Menus/Alternate Menus, NJ Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Employee Information Report, Bid Security and Performance Bond (if operating SFSP), Stockholder Disclosure Certificate, Letter of Transmittal, References, Start-Up/Transition Plan
Total Cost, Quality of the program, Variety indicated in the FSMC sample 21-day menu, Healthy Choices / Providing Nutrition, Food concepts/ Marketing Themes, Proposed Management, Demonstrated experience in developing and operating an economically efficient program.
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Summary
This RFP seeks proposals from qualified companies to manage the school district's food service program. The services include operating various meal programs such as the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and others. The contract will be cost reimbursable.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Total Cost
- Quality of the program
- Variety indicated in the FSMC sample 21-day menu
- Healthy Choices / Providing Nutrition
- Food concepts/ Marketing Themes
- Proposed Management
- Demonstrated experience in developing and operating an economically efficient program
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- FSMC Proposal
- Response and Projected Operating Statement (Form 23)
- Bid Bond
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility
- Voluntary Exclusion
- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- FSMC Personnel and Fringe Benefit Policy
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Political Disclosure Form
- FSMC developed 21 Day Cycle Menu (if required)
- FSMC Sample Menus/Alternate Menus
- NJ Business Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Employee Information Report
- Bid Security and Performance Bond (if operating SFSP)
- Stockholder Disclosure Certificate
- Letter of Transmittal
- References
- Start-Up/Transition Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Form 372 Workbook for FSMC RFP
- SFA developed 21 Day Cycle Menu
- Current Meal and A la Carte Price List
- Fund 60 Audit for the last Fiscal Year
- Blank Required Federal Forms Packet
- Form #130 Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility
- Voluntary Exclusion
- Form #131 Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Form #132 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Form #133 Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Blank Response and Projected Operating Statement (Form 23)
- Commodity Selection Worksheet
- Submit to
- 451 Lincoln Ave, Orange, NJ 07050
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Orange, New Jersey
- Reported agency
- ORANGE BD OF ED
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Orange School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 28, 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: 451 Lincoln Ave, Orange, NJ 07050. For questions, contact Dawyne Ortiz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Orange School District in CT, 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 Dawyne Ortiz. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FSMC Proposal, Response and Projected Operating Statement (Form 23), Bid Bond, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, And Voluntary Exclusion, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Certification Regarding Lobbying, FSMC Personnel an. 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: "Total Cost, Quality of the program, Variety indicated in the FSMC sample 21-day menu, Healthy Choices / Providing Nutrition, Food concepts/ Marketing Themes, Proposed Management, Demonstrated experien..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Orange School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Orange School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Orange School District 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: Form 372 Workbook for FSMC RFP, SFA developed 21 Day Cycle Menu, Current Meal and A la Carte Price List, Fund 60 Audit for the last Fiscal Year, Blank Required Federal Forms Packet, Form #130 Certific. Review the full document from Orange School 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: Orange, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.