Washington County School District Food Service Management Company RFP
Washington County School DistrictSchool · Chipley, FL- Due
- Apr 23, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2024
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jiranda White
The 30-second brief
Washington County School District is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide food service management services for its National School Lunch Program and other related programs. The goal is to provide nutritionally balanced meals of high quality at an economical price.
Proposal Summary, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Exhibit A - Location of school(s), Exhibit B – 21-day cycle menu, Exhibit C – Menu Planning Approach Guidelines, Exhibit D - Current Year School Calendar, Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Food Service Management Company Monitoring Tool
Per Meal Charge, Company Experience, Menus / Product Spec, Taste Test Results, References
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Summary
Washington County School District is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide food service management services for its National School Lunch Program and other related programs. The goal is to provide nutritionally balanced meals of high quality at an economical price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Per Meal Charge
- Company Experience
- Menus / Product Spec
- Taste Test Results
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Proposal Summary
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Exhibit A - Location of school(s)
- Exhibit B – 21-day cycle menu
- Exhibit C – Menu Planning Approach Guidelines
- Exhibit D - Current Year School Calendar
- Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Food Service Management Company Monitoring Tool
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Exhibit A
- Exhibit B
- Exhibit C
- Exhibit D
- Submit to
- Washington County School District, Department of Food Service, Jiranda White, Director of Federal Programs, 652 Third Street, Chipley, FI 32428
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Chipley, Florida
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Washington County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 23, 2024. 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: Washington County School District, Department of Food Service, Jiranda White, Director of Federal Programs, 652 Third Street, Chipley, FI 32428. For questions, contact Jiranda White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Washington County School District in FL, 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 Jiranda White. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Summary, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Exhibit A - Location of school(s), Exhibit B – 21-day cycle menu, Exhibit C – Menu Planning Approach Guidelines, Exhibit D - Current Year School Calendar, Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements,. 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: "Per Meal Charge, Company Experience, Menus / Product Spec, Taste Test Results, References" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Washington County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Washington County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Washington County 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: Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D. Review the full document from Washington County 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: Chipley, Florida. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.