Addedum I - Q&A.pdf

Addendum Date: October 20, 2026

Addendum Number: I

Solicitation Number: RFP FNW 26 27 10

Solicitation Title: Child Nutrition Program Administrative Reviews

This Addendum provides the Department’s answers to written questions received by the deadline in the above-referenced solicitation.

Question Number

RFP Section Question Answer

1 Section 2.6

May a Respondent satisfy the required three years of experience conducting NSLP, SBP, ASP, FFVP, SMP, SSO, CEP, Special Provisions Administrative Reviews, and FSMC contract reviews through the combined experience of the prime contractor and a proposed subcontractor or teaming partner, provided that the proposal clearly identifies the entity and personnel responsible for performing those services and includes supporting resumes and past-performance documentation?

At minimum, the Contractor must have at least three-years’ experience conducting National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), grant management, Special Milk Program (SMP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Special Provisions ARs. Including reviewing Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Contracts used in NSLP. (Page 15/50)

Question Number

RFP Section Question Answer

Sections 2.2 (Background)

2.3 (Scope of Work)

Please confirm whether the Administrative Reviews (ARs), Targeted Technical Assistance Reviews (TTARs), and Pre-Operational Visits described in this solicitation are currently performed by FDACS staff or by an external contractor. If performed by an external contractor, please identify the incumbent contractor and indicate how long these services have been outsourced, and related annual fees paid to the firm.

The Targeted Technical Assistance Reviews (TTARs) and the Pre-Operational Visits are currently conducted by FDACS staff. The Administrative Reviews are completed by both FDACS staff and CN Resource.

The contractor has been performing these reviews the past four (4) years. Please provide clarification in reference to the annual fees.

Section 2.6.3 Minimum Qualifications

Section 2.6.3 states that the Contractor must have at least three years of experience conducting reviews involving NSLP, SBP, ASP, FFVP, SMP, SSO, CEP, Special Provisions, grant management activities, and Food Service Management Company contracts.

Please clarify whether this requirement is a mandatory pass/fail minimum qualification that must be met in its entirety for a proposal to be considered responsive.

Would comparable experience with other grant programs, grant monitoring and compliance testing, risk assessments, etc., be considered in lieu of the specific grant program experience?

No. The requirement must be met. Please refer to the Department’s answer to Question #1 for minimum qualifications.

Section 2.6.3 Minimum Qualifications

If a respondent cannot demonstrate three years of direct experience with every program listed in Section 2.6.3, but can demonstrate extensive experience conducting federal and state compliance monitoring, programmatic reviews, procurement reviews, fiscal reviews, corrective action oversight, technical assistance, and grant compliance reviews, will the proposal remain responsive and eligible for evaluation?

No. The requirement must be met. Please refer to the Department’s answer to Question #1 for minimum qualifications.

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RFP Section Question Answer

Sections 2.6, Tab C (Management Plan), and subcontractor /consultant requirements

May a respondent satisfy the minimum qualification requirements through the combined qualifications and experience of the prime contractor, proposed personnel, and approved subcontractors, or must the prime contractor and each member of the engagement team independently possess all experience required by Section 2.6?

If the answer is no, can subordinate engagement team members that have relevant experience, but not the specific experience requested, work on the engagement if the project lead and project supervisors have the requisite experience?

No. The requirement must be met. Please refer to the Department’s answer to Question #1 for minimum qualifications.

Section 2.6 and Proposal Staffing Requirements

The solicitation identifies required experience and knowledge but does not specify professional licenses, certifications, or credentials for proposed personnel.

Please confirm whether FDACS requires any specific credentials, certifications, or licenses for the Project Manager or review staff assigned to this contract.

There are no required professional licenses, certifications, or credentials.

Section 2.6 and Proposal Staffing Requirements

If no credentials are required, are there certifications or professional designations that FDACS will consider favorably during evaluation, such as:

• School Nutrition Specialist (SNS);

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD);

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA);

• Project Management Professional (PMP); or

• Other nutrition, compliance, financial management, audit, or project management credentials?

If so, how will such qualifications be considered during evaluation?

Please refer to Attachment J, of the RFP, for the Evaluator Score Sheet.

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RFP Section Question Answer

Sections 2.1 (Overview)

2.2 (Background)

2.3 (Scope of Work)

Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 require the Contractor to perform Administrative Reviews, Targeted Technical Assistance Reviews (TTARs), and Pre-Operational Visits for School Food Authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program and related Child Nutrition Programs.

a) Please confirm whether FDACS expects the

Contractor to conduct reviews in accordance with 7 CFR 210.18 and utilize the USDA School Meals Program Administrative Review process, including the USDA Administrative Review Manual, forms, worksheets, assessment tools, sampling methodologies, fiscal action methodologies, corrective action procedures, and reporting protocols.

b) If FDACS utilizes Florida-specific review procedures, workpapers, forms, templates, assessment tools, sampling methodologies, reporting formats, guidance, or other review tools in lieu of or in addition to the USDA materials, please provide copies of those materials or a link where they may be obtained so respondents may properly evaluate the scope of work, staffing requirements, technical approach, and pricing assumptions.

Yes, FDACS utilizes the USDA Tools which can be found here National School Lunch Program - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

FDACS utilizes Florida Administrative Codes 5P- 1 and 5P-2 in addition to 7 CFR 210.

The links may be found here:

5P-1 : NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS,

GENERALLY - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking

5P-2 : SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS -

Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking eCFR :: 7 CFR Part 210 -- National School Lunch Program

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https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Nutrition-Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Nutrition-Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/Nutrition-Programs/National-School-Lunch-Program https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-1 https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-1 https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-1 https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-2 https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-2 https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=5p-2 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-210 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-A/part-210

RFP Section Question Answer

Sections 2.3 (Scope of Work), 2.4 (Deliverables) , and Contract Term provisions

Please confirm the expected schedule for completion of Administrative Reviews, TTARs, and Pre- Operational Visits during each contract year. Are there specific milestones, annual completion deadlines, seasonal review windows, or regulatory deadlines by which reviews, reports, corrective action determinations, and review closures must be completed?

If the Department has established annual review schedules or anticipated review calendars, please provide those materials to assist respondents in developing staffing plans and project schedules.

Please refer to Sections 2.3 and 2.4 for Scope of Work and Deliverables, of the RFP.

10 2.1 Can FDACS provide an anticipated list of the 2026-27 SFAs by size category and region, and the total number of sites approved?

Please refer to the attached Attachment A, Anticipated Contractor Sponsors 2026-2027, below.

11 4.1 – Tab D Can FDACS be used as a reference or prior work?

Yes, FDACS can be used as a reference for prior related work.

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Program Operating (SSO or

NSLP?)

Sponsor # Sponsor Name School Type County # of Sites Approved

# of Sites to be Reviewed

NSLP 493 Palm Bay Academy Charter School BREVARD 2 1

NSLP 1765 Broward Junior Academy Private Non-profit School BROWARD 1 1

NSLP 1824

Millennium Kingdom

International Embassy Inc.

Private Non-profit

School Broward 1 1

NSLP 1070

New Life Charter Academies

Inc.

Charter School Broward 1 1

NSLP 508 Rise Education Schools, Inc. Charter School BROWARD 1 1 NSLP 1055 Riverside Science Inc Charter School BROWARD 1 1

NSLP 506

The Charter School of

Excellence Inc.

Charter School BROWARD 1 1

NSLP 182 Broward Children's Center, Inc.

Private Residential Child

Care Institution and Private School (RCCI)

BROWARD 4 1

NSLP 507

North Florida Educational

Institute Corp.

Private Non-profit

School

DUVAL 2 1

NSLP 431 Academy Prep of Tampa Private Non-profit

School

HILLSBOROUGH 1 1

NSLP 464 American Youth Academy Private Non-profit

School

HILLSBOROUGH 1 1

NSLP 1817 Alee Academy Inc. Charter School Lake 1 1

NSLP 1306

Spring Creek Charter School

Inc Charter School Lake 2 1

NSLP 1802

De LaSalle Academy of Ft

Myers Private Non-profit School LEE 1 1

NSLP 1087

William Monroe Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication, Inc.

Charter MANATEE 2 1

NSLP/SSO 1059 Abundant Living Citi Church Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 504

City of Hialeah Educational

Academy Charter School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 473 Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 466 Holy Family Catholic Church Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 569 Hope Academy 2, Inc. Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 1822

South Point Scholars Academy, Inc.

Charter School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 583

St. John the Apostle Catholic

School Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 536 St. John's Episcopal School Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 535 St. Mary Cathedral School Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 1081

Tamiami United Methodist

Church Private Non-profit School MIAMI-DADE 1 1

NSLP 458

The Miami Childrens Museum

Charter School, Inc.

Charter School Miami-Dade 1 1

NSLP 1088 Care Elementary School Inc.

Private Non-profit

School Miami-Dade 2 1

NSLP 465

Miami Community Charter

School Inc.

Charter School MIAMI-DADE 3 1

NSLP 451 Doral Academy, Inc. Charter School Miami-Dade 7 2 NSLP 460 Pinecrest Academy, Inc Charter School MIAMI-DADE 22 4

NSLP 459 Somerset Academy, Inc. Charter School MIAMI-DADE 49 6

NSLP 105 St Mary School Private Non-profit School OKALOOSA 1 1

NSLP 1835

Cristo Rey Orlando High

School Private Non-profit

School Orange 1 1

*THIS LIST IS SUBJECT TO UPDATES BY THE DEPARTMENT* 10/20/2026

Attachment A

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NSLP 106 Heritage Preparatory School Private Non-profit School ORANGE 1 1

NSLP 1051

One Accord Christian Ministries

Inc Private Non-profit School ORANGE 1 1

NSLP 1090 Saint Andrew Catholic School Private Non-profit

School Orange 1 1

NSLP 1060

The Gift of Learning Foundation, Inc.

Private Non-profit School ORANGE 1 1

NSLP 497 Town of Oakland Charter School ORANGE 1 1

NSLP 1053

Daughter of Zion Junior

Academy Private Non-profit School PALM BEACH 1 1

NSLP 527

R.J. Hendley Christian

Community School Private Non-profit School PALM BEACH 1 1

NSLP 515 Esther Berry Private Non-profit School PINELLAS 8 2

NSLP 463

McKeel Academy of

Technology Charter School POLK 4 1

NSLP 573

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST

FLORIDA INC.

Charter School SARASOTA 2 1

NSLP 514

Charismatic Orthodox

Church Private Non-profit

School

ST. JOHNS 1 1

NSLP 518 The Chiles Academy Charter School VOLUSIA 1 1

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This Addendum is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the above noted Request for Proposals. All other terms, conditions, and specifications of this Request for Proposals will remain the same. All questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer at Bids@FDACS.gov or contact the Procurement Office at (850) 617-7180.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Protests must be filed with the Department’s Agency Clerk. Filings may be made physically at:

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Holland Building

600 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399

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