RFP 92471_25_01 School Nutrition Staffing.pdf

Request for Proposal Staffing Services

RFP #: 92471-25-01

MATERIAL OR SERVICE: Staffing Services, School Nutrition Program

DUE DATE: March 20, 2024, no later than 10:00 A.M. (Time/Date Stamp)

OPENING LOCATION: Marietta City Schools Central Office

250 Howard Street Marietta, GA 30060

This solicitation may be obtained by emailing a request to Marlo Mixon at mmixon@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Any interested firms without internet access may obtain a copy of this solicitation during regular business hours at Marietta City Schools Central Office, 250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060. If you experience any problems receiving this solicitation, please call (770) 422-3500 Ext.7223.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PROPOSERS

Be sure your name, address, telephone number, email address, and fax number have been recorded with the School System so you will receive copies of any amendments or additions to these Proposal Specifications.

In addition, all requests for additional information must be made in writing and emailed to Marlo Mixon at mmixon@marietta-city.k12.ga.us . To allow all vendors to use the same information, requests for information will not be honored after March 8, 2024.

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS

Grant Rivera, Ed.D, Superintendent

250 Howard Street

(770) 422-3500 mailto:mmixon@marietta-city.k12.ga.us mailto:mmixon@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Responses Due: March 20, 2024, no later than 10:00 A.M.

Sealed Proposals will be received either at:

Written mail or walk-in:

Marietta City Schools

Central Office

Marietta City Schools will receive sealed proposals for the material or services specified at the above-specified location until the time and date cited.

All other information in the proposal shall remain confidential until an award is made. If you need directions to the Central Office, please call (770) 422-3500 Ext. 7223.

Proposals shall be in the actual possession of the Marietta City Schools at the location indicated on or before the exact time and date shown above. Late proposals may not be considered.

Proposals must be submitted with the Firm's name and address indicated on the envelope or within the email, including the following statement: Request for Proposal: Staffing Services, School Nutrition Program.

All received sealed proposals must be written legibly in ink or typewritten. Additional instructions for preparing the proposal are provided herein.

Marietta City Schools reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or reject any proposals and to waive any irregularity in proposals received, to award the entire bid to one bidder or multiple bidders, or to make awards by group or location, whichever is in the best interest of Marietta City Schools; hereafter referred to as "MCS," except where noted for clarity.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully read the entire Request for Proposal, instructions, and the terms and conditions on the attached sheets. Failure to adhere to these instructions and terms and conditions may result in bid rejection.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

SELECTION CRITERIA

BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET

BIDDER RESPONSE FORM

INTRODUCTION

Marietta City Schools has issued this Request for Proposal, hereafter referred to as "RFP," except where noted for clarity, for the purpose and intent of obtaining bid responses from licensed, qualified firms to provide Staffing Services for Marietta City Schools, School Nutrition Program (hereafter referred to as MCS School Nutrition Program).

Marietta City Schools reserves the right to waive technicalities, to accept or reject any proposals and to waive any irregularity in proposals received, to award the entire bid to one bidder or multiple bidders, or to make awards by group or location, whichever is in the best interest of Marietta City Schools; hereafter referred to as "MCS," except where noted for clarity.

Marietta City Schools is an equal opportunity provider.

All questions concerning this RFP should be directed to Cindy K. Culver, School Nutrition Director, Marietta City Schools. All inquiries must be in writing and emailed to cculver@marietta-city.org.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Each bidder should provide evidence of a current, valid Georgia Business License with each bid submittal. A photocopy of your business license is acceptable.

• Bidders shall also submit the completed "Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13- 10-90" document.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ACTION DEADLINE

Issuance of RFP February 28, 2024

Submission Deadline March 20, 2024, by 10:00 A.M.

Finalist Interview, if requested March 27, 2024

Recommendation to Board of Education (Tentative) April 16, 2024

Notice to Proceed July 1, 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

1. All proposals must be typewritten or filled in with pen and must be signed in ink by an officer or employee with authority to bind the company or firm. The signatory of the bid must make initial corrections or changes to any document. Bidders cannot modify their proposals after the designated closing date and time.

2. Bidders should provide all the information required on all forms and shall sign the Standard Terms and

Conditions.

3. The bid conveyed by this bid shall remain open pending award for 90 days from the opening date.

4. Proposals containing provisions for late or interest charges will not be considered.

5. Prepayment and/or progress payment requirements contained in responses will be treated as non-responsive and will not be considered.

6. MCS reserves the right to amend this RFP before the due date.

7. Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder who provides the bid within the project's budget parameters and whose bid response meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFP.

8. Purchases of the Marietta City Schools are not subject to sales taxes. Tax-exempt certificates will be furnished upon request.

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. To comply with MCS policy, the awarded vendor's employees must sign in at each location and document their visit to the school. The employee(s) shall be required to display an identification badge on his/her person at all times when inside any Marietta City Schools facility.

2. The awarded vendor must provide MCS with work schedules at the designated school location(s) two weeks before beginning the actual work or contract term. If necessary, the awarded vendor must be willing to meet with MCS personnel to ensure that the school locations can be serviced at the times specified.

3. The awarded vendor is required to notify the designated MCS contact, Donisha Harrison, Assistant Director of

School Nutrition, at dharrison@marietta-city.org or (678) 695-7273 by 6:00 A.M. of any service that is delayed or not operating on a scheduled service day.

4. All proposals submitted shall be in accordance with the terms of this Marietta City Schools RFP and the laws of the State of Georgia.

5. Successful bidders shall be required to supply an original invoice and reference all invoices to the proper authorization order number. No invoice will be processed for payment until all contractual obligations have been met.

6. All invoices and/or financial correspondence shall be directed to the MCS School Nutrition Program accounting coordinator.

7. Invoices must be for the actual work completed. The invoice must itemize each location and date(s) of service.

8. PROOF OF INSURANCE - The successful bidder shall supply MCS proof of insurance for workers' compensation and general liability. The contractor must maintain insurance coverage for the duration of the contract with MCS, including all renewals. The contractor shall furnish to MCS a certificate of liability insurance evidencing required coverage, naming the Board of Education of the City of Marietta, its elected officials, agents, and employees as additional insured under the Comprehensive General Liability coverage, and providing that no policies may be canceled without ten days advance written notice to MCS. Said policies will remain in full force and effect until the expiration of the terms of the contract or until completion of all duties to be performed hereunder by the contractor, whichever will occur later.

9. Supplier hereby waives releases, relinquishes, discharges, and agrees to indemnify, protect and save harmless members of the Board of Education (BOE), MCS, and its officers, agents, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Indemnities"), of and from all claims, demands, liabilities, loss, costs or expenses for any loss or damage (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees) growing out of, or otherwise occurring in connection with this contract, due to any act or omission on the part of Supplier, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or others working at the direction of Supplier or on its behalf; or due to any breach of this contract by Supplier; or due to the application or violation of any pertinent Federal, State or local law, rule or regulation by Supplier, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or others working at the direction of Supplier or on its behalf.

As permitted by Georgia law, this indemnification shall apply notwithstanding the fact that the Indemnities may be partially responsible for the situation giving rise to the claim. This indemnification shall apply notwithstanding the fact that a claim results in a monetary obligation that exceeds any contractual commitment. This indemnification shall not apply if the situation giving rise to the claim results solely from the negligence or willful acts of Indemnities.

This indemnification extends to the successors and assigns of the Supplier, and this indemnification and release survives the duration of his contract, the termination of this contract, and the dissolution or, to the extent allowed by law, the bankruptcy of the Supplier.

Supplier shall, at its expense, be entitled to and shall have the duty to participate in the defense of any suit against the Indemnities. No settlement or compromise of any claim, loss, or damage asserted against Indemnities shall be binding upon Indemnities unless expressly approved by the Indemnities.

10. If applicable, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond(s) in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. These bonds are to be executed by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia.

11. This project will be awarded subject to the availability of funds.

12. MCS reserves the right in its sole and complete discretion to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities. MCS anticipates that the contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder who provides the bid that is within the budget parameters for the project and whose bid response meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this RFP. In judging whether the bidder is responsible, MCS will consider, but is not limited to consideration of the following:

a. Whether the bidder or its principals are currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any State or Federal agency, department, or authority.

b. Whether the bidder or its principals have been terminated for cause or are currently in default on a public works contract.

13. MCS reserves the right to award these services in any economically feasible way or in the best interest for matching purposes.

14. MCS reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information from one or more proposers.

15. MCS reserves the right to require a financial statement and/or Dun and Bradstreet rating from any supplier(s) who submits a proposal. The supplier(s) must submit a current financial statement and/or Dun and Bradstreet rating within 48 hours after notification of such requirement.

16. MCS reserves the right to ( i) reject all proposals in their entirety, for any reason, (ii) award the contract to the most qualified applicant as determined solely by MCS at its discretion, and/or (iii) if the selected bidder does not execute a contract within 30 days after the award of the bid, MCS will award the contract to another independent review vendor.

17. The acceptance of a bid may be subject to the execution of a definitive agreement between the parties.

Any agreement or contract resulting from the acceptance of a bid shall be on forms either supplied by or approved by MCS and shall contain, at a minimum, applicable provisions of this RFP. MCS reserves the right to reject any agreement that does not conform to this RFP and any MCS requirements for agreements and contracts.

18. MCS assumes no responsibility or obligation to the bidders and will make no payment for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of a bid.

19. All proposals submitted become the property of MCS.

20. MCS standard terms for payment will be Net 30 days from the date of delivery of goods or services or t h e date of receipt of t h e correct invoice, whichever is later. All payments will be made in accordance with MCS's policies and procedures. MCS does not pay interest, late fees, or attorneys' fees.

21. DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, AND INELIGIBLE STATUS. Supplier certifies that the supplier and/or any of its subcontractors (if applicable) have not been debarred, suspended, or declared ineligible by an agency of the State of Georgia or as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 48 CFR Ch. 1 Subpart 9.4. The supplier will immediately notify MCS in writing if the supplier is debarred by the State of Georgia or placed on a Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended, and Ineligible Contractors by a federal entity. CFR Section 180.300 requires that when MCS enters into a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier, the School District must verify that the entity is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. "Covered transactions" include those procurement contracts for goods and services awarded under a grant or cooperative agreement that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000. Furthermore, grantees and sub-grantees must not make any award or permit any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded. By signing this contract, you are affirming that neither you, the Supplier, nor any principal of the Supplier are, at the date of your signature, suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded.

22. NON-COLLUSION. The supplier, by affixing its signature to this solicitation, certifies that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a proposal for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respect fair and without collusion or fraud.

The supplier understands that collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

23. OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY. Supplier acknowledges that some material and information which may come into its possession or knowledge in connection with the RFP, or the performance hereof, may consist of confidential and private information of MCS, its students, or employees, the disclosure of which to or use by third parties may be damaging or in violation of applicable law. Supplier, therefore, agrees to hold such material and information in strictest confidence, not to make use thereof other than as is necessary for the performance of this contract, and not to release or disclose any information to any other party except as may be required by law. Supplier hereby expressly agrees to immediately remove any subcontractor or any of Supplier's employees from performing any work in connection with this contract upon MCS giving notice to Supplier that MCS reasonably believes such person has failed to meet the confidentiality obligations or standards of this contract.

Any employee or subcontractor so removed shall be replaced as provided under the staffing requirements of this contract. Confidential information is educational records, proprietary information, a trade secret, copyrighted material, or documents otherwise not subject to disclosure or use, as defined under OCGA § 50-18-72, OCGA § 10-1-760, 34 CFR §99.31, 20 USC §1232 (g), 45 CFR § 741.6(c)(3), 45 CFR §84.14(d) and 20 USC §§ 1400-1491.

Supplier acknowledges that confidential information includes, but is not limited to, employee data, educational records, information relating to health records, physician and provider notes, medical bills, claims, and other written information of a personal nature, which is to be safeguarded to ensure that it is not improperly disclosed.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this agreement is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act, OCGA § 50-18-70 et seq.

24. Records Retention - The supplier must retain all books, records, and documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and which sufficiently and adequately document and calculate all charges billed to MCS throughout the term of the Contract for at least five (5) years following the date of final payment or completion of any required audit, whichever is later. Records to be maintained include both financial records and service records.

25. TERMINATION

a. MCS reserves the right to terminate the contractual relationship with the Supplier at any time without cause and penalty on 30 days written notice to the Supplier. MCS shall pay the supplier for the work performed prior to the date of notice of termination. Supplier shall not be paid for any work performed or incurred after the receipt of the notice of termination, nor for costs incurred by its suppliers. In addition, MCS may terminate the contract with Supplier in the event Supplier breaches any of its duties and obligations under this contract and Supplier fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receiving notice from MCS specifying the breach.

b. The rights and remedies of MCS, as stated above, shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under the contract.

c. To terminate the agreement pursuant to OCGA § 20-2-506, MCS must give notice to the supplier at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of each calendar year during the term of this Agreement. Further and pursuant to OCGA § 20-2-506, in the event appropriated funds are determined no longer to exist or to be insufficient for purposes of fulfilling MCS' obligations hereunder, MCS may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days' written notice of termination to the supplier. Notice of termination shall include a certification by MCS of the unavailability or insufficiency of funding, and such certification shall constitute an agreement by MCS not to replace the services covered hereunder in whole or in part with any service obtained from a provider other than the supplier before the earlier of the end of the calendar year following the year in which the supplier receives the notification of such certification or the date this Agreement expires on its terms, whichever first occurs. MCS shall be obligated to pay the supplier through the date of termination.

d. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute cause for MCS to declare the Supplier in default of its obligations under the contract:

i. The Supplier fails to deliver or has delivered nonconforming services or fails to perform, to MCS' satisfaction, any requirement of the contract or is in violation of provision of the contract, including, but without limitation, the express warranties made by the Supplier;

ii. MCS determines that the satisfactory performance of the contract is substantially endangered or that a default is likely to occur;

iii. The Supplier fails to make substantial and timely progress toward the performance of the contract;

iv. The Supplier becomes subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding under federal or state law to the extent allowed by applicable federal or state law, including bankruptcy laws; the Supplier terminates or suspends its business; or MCS reasonably believes that the Supplier has become insolvent or unable to pay its obligations as they accrue consistent with applicable federal or state law;

v. The Supplier has failed to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, and orders when performing within the scope of the contract;

vi. The Supplier has engaged in conduct that has or may expose MCS to liability, as determined in the MCS' sole discretion, or

vii. The Supplier has infringed on a patent, trademark, copyright, trade dress, or any other intellectual property rights of a third party.

e. Suppose the Supplier causes a default event. In that case, MCS shall provide written notice to the Supplier requesting that the breach or noncompliance be remedied within the period specified in MCS' written notice to the Supplier. If the breach or noncompliance is not remedied within the period specified in the written notice, then MCS may:

i. Immediately terminate the contract without additional written notice and/or

ii. Procure substitute services from another source and charge the difference between the contract and the substitute contract to the defaulting Supplier, including without limitation offsetting amounts owed by MCS to the Supplier by such charges and/or,

iii. Enforce the terms and conditions of the contract and seek any legal or equitable remedies.

26. TERM: RENEWAL OPTIONS. Unless sooner terminated in accordance with Section 35 above, this Agreement will be for the term of the contract.

27. NO ASSIGNMENT, DELEGATION, OR SUBCONTRACT WITHOUT MCS' CONSENT. Except as may be expressly permitted by the RFP, Supplier shall not delegate, subcontract, assign, or otherwise permit anyone other than Supplier personnel to perform any of the work and/or provide any of the services required of Supplier under this Contract or assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of MCS, which consent may be withheld by MCS in its sole discretion. No subcontract, which Supplier enters into with respect to the performance of work and/or provision of services under this Contract, shall in any way relieve Supplier of any responsibility for any performance or obligation required of it by this Contract. Supplier hereby accepts responsibility for ensuring that all subcontractors who perform any of the services under this Contract also comply with the terms and conditions of this Contract. The supplier expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless MCS from all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses that result from any failure by any such subcontractor to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Contract. Supplier shall give MCS immediate notice in writing by registered or certified mail of any claim, action, or suit filed against Supplier by any subcontractor, and prompt notice of any claim made against Supplier or any subcontractor, which may result in litigation related in any way to this Contract. Suppliers must notify MCS of all subcontractors used to fulfill this contract, including those contracted by their agents (such as delivery services). MCS reserves the right to require that a subcontractor be removed from the contract.

28. TAXES

Supplier will timely pay all taxes lawfully imposed upon Supplier with respect to this Contract. MCS makes no representation whatsoever regarding any tax liability of the Supplier nor regarding any exemption from tax liability related to this Contract.

29. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

a. Supplier shall, at its own expense, obtain all necessary permits, give all notices, pay all license fees and taxes, and comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal Laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in connection with its performance under this contract.

b. The supplier further agrees that in the performance of the contract, it will comply with all laws, regulations, rules, and policies that may apply to public education in general and the operation of MCS in particular.

30. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. This contract is not intended by the parties to constitute or create a joint venture, pooling arrangement, partnership, or formal business organization of any kind, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be only those expressly set forth herein. The Supplier shall be deemed an independent contractor, and the employees and agents of the Supplier shall not be deemed to be the employees or agents of

MCS. MCS is not responsible for the payment of any taxes, insurance, or benefits on behalf of the firm's employees.

31. SEVERABILITY. Any section, subsection, paragraph, term, condition, provision, or other part of this contract that is held, found, or declared to be voidable, void, invalid, illegal, or otherwise not fully enforceable shall not void any other section, subsection, paragraph, term, condition, provision or part of this contract, and the remainder of this contract shall continue to be of full force and effect. Any agreement of the parties to amend, modify, eliminate, or otherwise change any section, subsection, paragraph, term, condition, provision, or other term of this Contract shall not affect any other section, subsection, paragraph, term, condition, provision or part of the contract, and the remainder of this contract shall continue to be of full force and effect.

32. WAIVERS. The failure of either party to assert any claim or right against the other party regarding its obligations hereunder, in any one or more instances, shall not constitute a waiver of such claim or right with respect to the future performance of such obligations and other obligations under this contract.

33. AMENDMENTS IN WRITING. No amendment of any term or condition contained in this contract, including the RFP and Supplier's Response, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties. No representation, request, instruction, directive, or order made or given by any official, employee, or agent of MCS, whether verbal or written, shall be adequate to amend this agreement or excuse or modify performance hereunder unless reduced to a formal amendment and executed as set forth above. Supplier shall not be entitled to rely on any such representation, request, instruction, directive, or order and shall not, under any circumstances whatsoever, be entitled to additional compensation, delay in performance, or other benefit claimed for relying upon or responding to any such representation, request, instruction, directive, or order.

34. PARTIES BOUND. This contract shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties to this contract and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

Marietta City Schools is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for Staffing Services for the School Nutrition Program.

Services include:

1. The vendor must provide pricing and must be submitted on the enclosed Bidder Response Form.

2. Prior to the start of staffing service, the awarded vendor must participate in an on-site meeting with the School

Nutrition Director to review requirements and procedures.

3. Daily Work Requirements

a. During regular facility/school hours, staffing personnel MUST SIGN IN at the local school nutrition office upon arriving at the school. All after-hours facility access must be coordinated with the appropriate MCS staff member, and the vendor must sign in according to the policy of that facility.

Staff service members must not park vehicles or equipment in such a manner that would block school drivers or bus access points.

4. The awarded company will provide services between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. weekdays (Monday- Friday), as well as after-hours or weekends as directed. This agreement includes 14 kitchen locations for MCS.

Marietta High School Marietta Middle School Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 1171 Whitlock Avenue 121 Winn Street 340 Aviation Road Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064

Marietta Center for Sawyer Road Elementary Lockheed Elementary Advanced Academics 840 Sawyer Road 1205 Merritt Road 311 Aviation Road Marietta, GA 30062 Marietta, GA 30062 Marietta, GA 30060

Park Street Elementary A. L. Burruss Elementary Dunleith Elementary 105 Park Street 325 Manning Road 120 Saine Drive Marietta, GA 30060 Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30008

West Side Elementary Hickory Hills Elementary Head Start 344 Polk Street 500 Redwood Drive 461 Allgood Road Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30064

Early Learning Center Woods Wilkins 377 Henry Drive 353-B Lemon Street Marietta, GA 30064 Marietta, GA 30060

5. Each submitting company must provide documentation of current state of Georgia licensing, proof of insurance to include general liability and workers' compensation.

6. Each submitting company shall have been in business for three or more years.

7. The agreement will begin on the date all signatures are obtained and terminate at the end of next fiscal year, June 30, 2025. At this time, the district may choose to continue the RFP price with the awarded company for up to an additional four years.

8. Prices will remain firm for the duration of the period. No mileage charge will be allowed in the term of the quote, period.

9.The hourly rate for food service assistants is $15.00/hour. The billable rate for all positions (including driver and key person) should remain constant regardless if there is an increase in any hourly rate.

10. The school system should be billed on a weekly basis by the school, showing a time log for each supplied substitute worker.

11. Each cost center is to be billed separately.

12. All billing is to be sent to Marietta City Schools School Nutrition Department 250 Howard Street Marietta, GA 30060 Attn: Roxane Garrett

13. Uniforms assigned and/or approved by Marietta City Schools/School Nutrition Program must be worn by all workers, no jeans. All workers must adhere to the MCS SNP Employee Handbook.

14. All workers must be able to read and speak English.

15. Training classes are to be managed by the awarded company.

16. Each supplied worker must complete a Food Service Safety Training.

17. Background checks and fingerprinting must be completed before the first day of work and is the responsibility of the awarded company.

18. On-call service must be available by 7:00 a. m. weekdays.

19. School nutrition workers are to be directly supervised by the Marietta City Schools Nutrition Department Staff.

20. All workers must comply with the Marietta City Schools Drug and Tobacco-free environment.

21. Marietta City Schools will have the opportunity to hire/employ temporary staff after working (375) hours with staffing agency.

22. The awarded company should have prior experience with educational staffing, providing (3) three references including a school nutrition program.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta reserves the right to make its vendor selection based on what it deems to be in the best interest of the school system. The proposal neither obligates the Board of Education of the City of Marietta to award a contract nor commits the Board to pay any cost that might be incurred by any company, entity, or individual in responding to this request.

The successful vendor will be approved and announced at a public meeting of Marietta City Schools.

The selection of vendors will be based on the following standards:

PROPOSAL CRITERIA

Proposal submitted on time.

The proposal requirements were met as detailed in the Standard Terms and Conditions section.

Service requirements are met as detailed in the SCOPE OF WORK and SPECIFICATIONS sections.

Finalist Interviews, if requested.

COST

Determination is based on the price proposal in the Bidder Response Sheet and Bidder Response Form.

BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET – Staffing Service – School Nutrition Program

The proposed rate charged per hour to provide temporary/hourly labor/staffing to MCS School Nutrition Program.

Proposed (%) percentage to provide temporary/hourly labor/staffing to the MCS School Nutrition Program

Signature Company Name Date

Company Address Company Phone

Accepted and Signed:

Grant Rivera, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools Marietta City Schools

BIDDER RESPONSE FORM

We propose to provide and deliver all of the services named in the attached RFP for which prices have been set. The price offered herein shall apply for the period stated in the RFP.

We further agree to strictly abide by all specifications, terms, and conditions contained in the RFP, all of which are made a part hereof. Any exceptions are noted in writing and included with this bid.

It is understood and agreed that this bid constitutes an offer, which, when accepted in writing by MCS, School Nutrition Program and subject to the terms and conditions of such acceptance, will constitute a valid and binding contract between the undersigned and MCS, School Nutrition Program.

It is understood and agreed that we have read MCS School Nutrition Programs' specifications shown or referenced in the RFP and that this bid is made in accordance with the provisions of such specifications. By our written signature on this bid, we guarantee and certify that all items included in this bid meet or exceed all such MCS School Nutrition Programs' specifications. We further agree, if awarded a contract, to deliver goods and services that meet or exceed the specifications.

It is understood and agreed that this bid shall be valid and held open for 90 days from the quote submission date.

Bidder Name:

Authorized Signature

Print Name Date

BID SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, Contractor, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal Law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

I agree to abide by all conditions of the bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the proposer. I further certify that the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Sections 45-10-20 et. seq., have not been violated and will not be violated in any respect.

Authorized Signature Date

Print/Type Name

Print/Type Company Name