30489_Jul_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 30489 issued by the Bolton Board of Education in Connecticut, seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to manage and oversee the district's Child Nutrition Program. The solicitation covers the period from May 28, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and requires the selected vendor to fully comply with all USDA and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regulations. The RFP is open to all vendors and seeks a comprehensive food service management solution that includes meal preparation, service, staffing, and adherence to nutritional guidelines. The proposal submission deadline is June 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT, with potential vendors able to contact Kusal Huynh at 860-643-1569 or khuynh@boltonct.org for additional information.

The solicitation includes payment terms of Net 45 Days and does not specify a precise estimated total contract value. No specific set-asides or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and there are no details about an incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure. Interested food service management companies must demonstrate expertise in school nutrition programs and the ability to implement food service strategies that meet federal and state educational nutrition standards. The complete RFP package is available in the attached zip file "BOLTON 2025-26 FSMC RFP_Contract CSDE APPROVED.zip", which contains detailed requirements and submission guidelines for potential respondents to review.