23-59_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #23-59 issued by the City of Norwich, Connecticut, soliciting proposals for a School Food Service Management Company. The RFP seeks comprehensive management services for the city's school food service program, with an open solicitation period from April 14, 2023, to May 22, 2023. Vendors can submit questions between April 14, 2023, and May 3, 2023, with proposals due by May 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT. The procurement is open to all vendors, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The RFP does not specify a detailed budget, contract duration, or incumbent vendor information. The primary contact for the solicitation is Robert Castronova, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, who can be reached at 860-823-3770 or rcastronova@cityofnorwich.org. No specific set-asides, funding sources, or evaluation criteria are explicitly outlined in the document. The city appears to be seeking a flexible and comprehensive approach to managing its school food service program, inviting proposals from qualified food service management companies capable of handling all aspects of school meal operations.