Urban Academy Charter School - Vended School Meals Services - IFB 2026
Urban AcademySchool · Saint Paul, MN- Due
- Aug 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Christine James
- (651) 215-9416
The 30-second brief
Urban Academy Charter School in St. Paul, MN is soliciting bids for vended school meals for the 2026-2027 school year, including breakfast program, lunch program, afterschool snack (NSLP), and summer food service program. The vendor will provide meal services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines and State of Minnesota Department of Education policies. Estimated daily participation includes 450 students for breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snacks, and 130 for summer food. Sealed bids are due by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, submitted to Urban Academy Charter School, 1668 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116. Questions must be emailed by August 17, 2026. Required submissions include the Bid Sheet - Vended School Meals, Independent Price Determination Certificate, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification Regarding Lobbying, and Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance Certification.
Breakfast Program meals, Lunch Program meals, Afterschool Snack meals, Summer Food Program meals
Price
Hear what Urban Academy plans next before it's posted.
Get alerts freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
Urban Academy Charter School in St.
Paul, MN is soliciting bids for vended school meals for the 2026-2027 school year, including breakfast program, lunch program, afterschool snack (NSLP), and summer food service program. The vendor will provide meal services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines and State of Minnesota Department of Education policies. Estimated daily participation includes 450 students for breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snacks, and 130 for summer food. Sealed bids are due by August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, submitted to Urban Academy Charter School, 1668 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116. Questions must be emailed by August 17, 2026. Required submissions include the Bid Sheet - Vended School Meals, Independent Price Determination Certificate, Certification Regarding Debarment, Certification Regarding Lobbying, and Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance Certification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Breakfast Program meals
- Lunch Program meals
- Afterschool Snack meals
- Summer Food Program meals
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid Sheet - Vended School Meals
- Independent Price Determination Certificate
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance Certification
- Submit to
- 1668 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- St. Paul, MN
- Reported agency
- Urban Academy Charter School
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Urban Academy?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 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: 1668 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116. For questions, contact Christine James.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Urban Academy 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 IFB 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 Christine James at (651) 215-9416. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Breakfast Program meals, Lunch Program meals, Afterschool Snack meals, Summer Food Program meals. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 5 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Urban Academy?
All active and historical solicitations from Urban Academy are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Urban 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 IFB?
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: Bid Sheet - Vended School Meals, Independent Price Determination Certificate, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Certification Regarding Lobbying, As. Review the full document from Urban 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: St. Paul, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.