The College Preparatory & Leadership Academy 41H Catering Services RFP 2026-2027 SY
College Prep And Leadership AcademySchool · Jamestown, NC- Due
- Jul 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tacuma Johnson
- (336) 884-0131
The 30-second brief
The College Preparatory & Leadership Academy 41H (SFA) is seeking proposals from caterers to provide breakfast and lunch meals for the 2026-2027 school year under the Federally-Assisted National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The scope includes meal preparation, delivery in temperature-controlled containers, providing serving utensils, condiments, and paper goods, as well as providing a minimum of 5 servers to serve meals. The caterer is responsible for maintaining an 'A' health inspection grade and providing nutrient analysis and USDA compliance worksheets. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for annual renewals up to four additional years. Proposals are due by 12:00 Noon on July 1, 2026, at the academy's Jamestown, NC location. The estimated daily volume is 400 to 800 lunches and 400 to 750 breakfasts for an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
Monthly menus, Daily Meal Production Plan, Delivery Ticket, Nutrient analysis, USDA Compliance Worksheets, Criminal background checks
Purchase price, reputation of caterer, service and delivery capabilities, student preferences, warranties, long-term cost, packaging
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Summary
The College Preparatory & Leadership Academy 41H (SFA) is seeking proposals from caterers to provide breakfast and lunch meals for the 2026-2027 school year under the Federally-Assisted National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
The scope includes meal preparation, delivery in temperature-controlled containers, providing serving utensils, condiments, and paper goods, as well as providing a minimum of 5 servers to serve meals. The caterer is responsible for maintaining an 'A' health inspection grade and providing nutrient analysis and USDA compliance worksheets. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options for annual renewals up to four additional years. Proposals are due by 12:00 Noon on July 1, 2026, at the academy's Jamestown, NC location. The estimated daily volume is 400 to 800 lunches and 400 to 750 breakfasts for an enrollment of approximately 950 students.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Purchase price
- Reputation of caterer
- Service and delivery capabilities
- Student preferences
- Warranties
- Long-term cost
- Packaging
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Monthly menus
- Daily Meal Production Plan
- Delivery Ticket
- Nutrient analysis
- USDA Compliance Worksheets
- Criminal background checks
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposal/Contract document
- Attachment A (lunch meal pattern)
- Attachment B (lunch menu)
- Attachment C (breakfast meal pattern)
- Attachment D (breakfast menu)
- Debarment Certification
- Lobbying Disclosure
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Criminal Background Check documentation
- Submit to
- 5700 Riverdale Drive Jamestown, NC 27282
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Jamestown, NC
- Reported agency
- The College Preparatory & Leadership Academy 41H
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from College Prep And Leadership Academy?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 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: 5700 Riverdale Drive Jamestown, NC 27282. For questions, contact Tacuma Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including College Prep And Leadership Academy in NC, 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 Tacuma Johnson at (336) 884-0131. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Monthly menus, Daily Meal Production Plan, Delivery Ticket, Nutrient analysis, USDA Compliance Worksheets, Criminal background checks. 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: "Purchase price, reputation of caterer, service and delivery capabilities, student preferences, warranties, long-term cost, packaging" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from College Prep And Leadership Academy?
All active and historical solicitations from College Prep And Leadership Academy are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, College Prep And Leadership Academy 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: Proposal/Contract document, Attachment A (lunch meal pattern), Attachment B (lunch menu), Attachment C (breakfast meal pattern), Attachment D (breakfast menu), Debarment Certification, Lobbying Disclo. Review the full document from College Prep And Leadership Academy for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jamestown, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.