San Francisco Unified School District - Strategically Sourced Prepared Meal & Meal Delivery Services - SFUSD-PD-FY26_#72 (2026)
San Francisco UnifiedSchool · San Francisco, CA- Due
- Feb 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Chasity Cannon
- (415) 241-6468
The 30-second brief
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Student Nutrition Services seeks proposals for strategically sourced prepared meals and meal delivery services across 136 schools and approximately 80 delivery locations in San Francisco, California. The scope encompasses heat and serve sites providing breakfast, lunch, snack, or supper, utilizing USDA foods and adhering to the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP), California Universal Meals Program, and USDA nutritional guidelines. Vendors must provide inside delivery, manage menu cycles, conduct community meal tasting panels, support zero waste goals with compostable food service ware, and comply with Buy American and Proposition 12 requirements. The initial contract term is three years with up to two additional one-year extension options, up to a not-to-exceed value of $53,611,983. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, submitted via email to Chasity Cannon at [email protected].
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, And supper meals; shelf-stable breakfast and lunch; chicken entrée IW for elementary student menu; beef entrée IW for middle school student menu; vegetarian entrée IW for high school student menu; reduced animal protein IW; entrée salad IW; cold sandwiches; cold breakfast entrees meeting 1 grain and 1 meat/meat alternate; cold breakfast entrees meeting 2 grain; 0.5# paper boat trays; 5# big boat trays; wrapped spork kits; brown bay #70; single-use napkins; forks standard; spoons standard; brown bag lunch #6; 40% recycled green grocery bags; 10oz paper cups
Essential Qualifications (630 Points Possible, 305 Minimum to Advance: Adequate Financial Resources, Safety Record & Controls, Comparable Experience, Good Food Purchasing Program, Appetizing Quality Meals Community Tasting Panel), Qualification Categories (370 Points Possible: Experience, Approach, Overall Responsiveness)
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Summary
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Student Nutrition Services seeks proposals for strategically sourced prepared meals and meal delivery services across 136 schools and approximately 80 delivery locations in San Francisco, California.
The scope encompasses heat and serve sites providing breakfast, lunch, snack, or supper, utilizing USDA foods and adhering to the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP), California Universal Meals Program, and USDA nutritional guidelines. Vendors must provide inside delivery, manage menu cycles, conduct community meal tasting panels, support zero waste goals with compostable food service ware, and comply with Buy American and Proposition 12 requirements. The initial contract term is three years with up to two additional one-year extension options, up to a not-to-exceed value of $53,611,983. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, submitted via email to Chasity Cannon at [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Essential Qualifications (630 Points Possible, 305 Minimum to Advance: Adequate Financial Resources, Safety Record & Controls, Comparable Experience, Good Food Purchasing Program, Appetizing Quality Meals Community Tasting Panel), Qualification Categories (370 Points Possible: Experience, Approach, Overall Responsiveness)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, And supper meals
- Shelf-stable breakfast and lunch
- Chicken entrée IW for elementary student menu
- Beef entrée IW for middle school student menu
- Vegetarian entrée IW for high school student menu
- Reduced animal protein IW
- Entrée salad IW
- Cold sandwiches
- Cold breakfast entrees meeting 1 grain and 1 meat/meat alternate
- Cold breakfast entrees meeting 2 grain
- 0.5# paper boat trays
- 5# big boat trays
- Wrapped spork kits
- Brown bay #70
- Single-use napkins
- Forks standard
- Spoons standard
- Brown bag lunch #6
- 40% recycled green grocery bags
- 10oz paper cups
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Signed Letter of Interest, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Proposed Personnel/Project Team, Narrative, Statement of Financial Resources, Safety Controls documentation, Claim(s) statement, Certifications (California SB 490 and AB 778, Debarment and Suspension, Byrd Anti-Lobbying, Poultry and Seafood from China, Clean Air Act, Iran Contracting Act, Drug Free Workplace), Vendor Questionnaire, Bid Form / Fee Schedule, Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) Evaluation Form, Sample Velocity Report, Proposed Routing Schedule, Menu Cycles, Public Health Permit for Food Facility, Food Safety Manager Certification, Proof of Insurance (Commercial General Liability, Automobile, Workers' Compensation)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- San Francisco, CA
- Reported agency
- San Francisco Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Francisco Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 17, 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 Chasity Cannon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Francisco 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 Chasity Cannon at (415) 241-6468. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, And supper meals; shelf-stable breakfast and lunch; chicken entrée IW for elementary student menu; beef entrée IW for middle school student menu; vegetarian entrée IW for high school student menu; reduced animal protein IW; entrée salad IW; cold sandwiches; cold breakfast en. 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: "Essential Qualifications (630 Points Possible, 305 Minimum to Advance: Adequate Financial Resources, Safety Record & Controls, Comparable Experience, Good Food Purchasing Program, Appetizing Quality M..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Francisco Unified?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. 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: Signed Letter of Interest, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Proposed Personnel/Project Team, Narrative, Statement of Financial Resources, Safety Controls documentation, Claim(s) statement, Certif. Review the full document from San Francisco 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: San Francisco, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.