29527_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document 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, with the selected vendor responsible for comprehensive food service operations including meal preparation, service, and compliance with USDA and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regulations. The contract is open to all vendors, with no specific restrictions, and will require the FSMC to develop and implement nutritionally balanced meal plans, manage food service staff, maintain kitchen facilities, and ensure adherence to federal and state nutritional guidelines.

The solicitation includes payment terms of net 45 days, and while no specific contract value is stated, school food service management contracts typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 annually. The primary contact is Kusal Huynh, located at 72 Brandy Street in Bolton, Connecticut, reachable at 860-643-1569 or khuynh@boltonct.org. The RFP documents include a contract document and an addendum with questions and answers, and the procurement has been reviewed and approved by the CSDE, indicating a comprehensive vetting process for potential contractors. Interested vendors will need to submit detailed proposals demonstrating their capabilities in managing school nutrition programs, with a focus on operational efficiency, food safety protocols, and compliance with educational nutrition standards.