AUA SY26 RFP FINAL.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Atlanta Unbound Academy (SFA) for Food Service Management Company (FSMC) services for their School Nutrition Program. The RFP seeks a vendor to provide food service management for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and potential future After School Care Program and Seamless Summer Option. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM at 1025 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta. Proposals and required food samples are due March 26, 2025 by 12:30 PM, with proposal opening at 1:00 PM. The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with options for four additional one-year renewals. A three-month extension may be granted only in cases of natural disasters or other waivers from USDA.

The RFP requires a fixed meal price proposal structure, with the lowest overall cost proposal receiving the highest point value in scoring. The SFA's projected 2024-2025 budget includes $124,000 in NSLP funding and $62,000 in SBP funding, with total revenues of $186,000 and expenses of $154,000. Average daily meals served are 123 breakfasts and 153 lunches. The school is CEP-qualified with 100% of students eating at no charge. Evaluation criteria include Cost & Financial Proposal (25 points), Service Capability Plan (20 points), Experience/References (15 points), Financial Condition/Stability (10 points), Accounting Systems (10 points), Personnel Management (5 points), Program Promotion (5 points), Sample Menus (5 points), and Food Samples (5 points).