St. Croix Preparatory Academy School Food Service Management RFP 2026
St. Croix Preparatory Academy LowerSchool · Stillwater, MN- Due
- Jul 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Fuchs
- (763) 645-9907
The 30-second brief
St. Croix Preparatory Academy issues a Request for Proposals for a School Food Service Management Company to operate a nonprofit school food service for the 2026-2027 school year, with potential for four one-year renewal periods. The contract covers fixed meal prices for breakfast, lunch, afterschool snacks, and a la carte items following USDA and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) regulations, including NSLP and SBP requirements. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026, and must be submitted to Jennifer Fuchs at St. Croix Preparatory Academy, located at 4260 Stagecoach Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082. An optional pre-proposal meeting and facility walk-through is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afterschool snack, A la carte milk, Special diet meals, Salad bar
Cost 50, Prior Experience with Charter School Food Service 20, Completion of all State and Federal Reporting Requirements 20, Prior Experience with Leading and Managing People 10
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Summary
St.
Croix Preparatory Academy issues a Request for Proposals for a School Food Service Management Company to operate a nonprofit school food service for the 2026-2027 school year, with potential for four one-year renewal periods. The contract covers fixed meal prices for breakfast, lunch, afterschool snacks, and a la carte items following USDA and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) regulations, including NSLP and SBP requirements. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026, and must be submitted to Jennifer Fuchs at St. Croix Preparatory Academy, located at 4260 Stagecoach Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082. An optional pre-proposal meeting and facility walk-through is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Cost 50
- Prior Experience with Charter School Food Service 20
- Completion of all State and Federal Reporting Requirements 20
- Prior Experience with Leading and Managing People 10
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afterschool snack
- A la carte milk
- Special diet meals
- Salad bar
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Price Proposal
- Site Data pages
- Minimum Food Specifications
- Cost Responsibility Detail
- Labor-Fringe Worksheet
- Independent Price Determination Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance Certification
- Site Recap page
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Stillwater, MN
- Reported agency
- St. Croix Preparatory Academy
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 24, 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 Jennifer Fuchs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower in MN, 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 Jennifer Fuchs at (763) 645-9907. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Breakfast, Lunch, Afterschool snack, A la carte milk, Special diet meals, Salad bar. 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: "Cost 50, Prior Experience with Charter School Food Service 20, Completion of all State and Federal Reporting Requirements 20, Prior Experience with Leading and Managing People 10" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
All active and historical solicitations from St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower 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: Price Proposal, Site Data pages, Minimum Food Specifications, Cost Responsibility Detail, Labor-Fringe Worksheet, Independent Price Determination Certification, Certification Regarding Debarment, Cert. Review the full document from St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Stillwater, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.