Ethos Classical SY26 RFP FINAL.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) issued by the School Food Authority (SFA) for Ethos Classical Charter School in Atlanta, Georgia. The RFP seeks a provider to manage the school nutrition program for the elementary and middle school campuses, with meals to be prepared at the Ethos Classical Middle School kitchen and delivered to the elementary school. The proposal timeline indicates a proposal issue date of 4/9/25, a pre-proposal meeting on 4/16/25, final questions due by 4/18/25, and proposals due by 5/9/25 at 11:00 AM. The contract term is from 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026, with potential renewal for up to four additional one-year terms.

The RFP specifies a fixed-meal price contract with a total anticipated budget of $663,500, including $486,500 from the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and $177,000 from the School Breakfast Program (SBP). The school anticipates serving approximately 346 breakfasts and 595 lunches daily at the elementary school, with a total enrollment of 675 students. The contract requires the FSMC to provide full-service on-site food preparation, meeting USDA nutritional guidelines, with a preference for locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to offering healthy, minimally processed meals. The RFP emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including Buy American provisions, civil rights requirements, and non-discrimination policies.