29527_Apr_28_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Bolton Board of Education in Connecticut, solicitation number 29527, seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to manage the district's Child Nutrition Program. The procurement is open from April 14, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT to May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, inviting all vendors to submit proposals for comprehensive food service operations. The selected FSMC will be responsible for managing meal preparation, service, and ensuring full compliance with USDA and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regulations throughout the school food service program.

The solicitation does not specify a precise estimated total contract value, but payment terms are set at net 45 days, and the contract appears designed to cover a standard school year period. The primary contact for this procurement is Kusal Huynh, located at 72 Brandy Street in Bolton, Connecticut, who can be reached at 860-643-1569 or khuynh@boltonct.org. While no specific set-asides or enterprise restrictions are mentioned, vendors will need to demonstrate expertise in school nutrition programs, food safety protocols, and operational efficiency in educational food service environments. The RFP document has been pre-approved by the CSDE, indicating a rigorous vetting process for potential contractors.