RFPM26006396 - MPA 421 - Appendix S.xlsx

This file is an Attestation of Compliance with Food Waste Regulations form (Appendix S) required as part of the Rhode Island Department of Education's Master Price Agreement 421 for a Statewide School Food Services Program. The form serves as a certification document that vendors and participating organizations must complete to demonstrate compliance with applicable food waste prevention, donation, and recycling regulations under Rhode Island law (23-18.9-17). Vendors are required to attest to their implementation of food waste reduction measures, which may include inventory management and portion control, donation of surplus food to approved recovery organizations, segregation of food scraps for composting or anaerobic digestion, contracted collection services for food waste recycling, staff training on food waste sorting practices, and regular reporting and recordkeeping of food waste diversion efforts. The attestation must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization and submitted as part of the overall proposal package to Ocean State Procures by the March 27, 2026 deadline at 2:00 PM EDT.

The completion and submission of this attestation form is a mandatory compliance requirement for all vendors seeking to participate in MPA 421, which began in 2007 and continues to serve Rhode Island's school districts through both state-level and School Food Authority-level activities. The form requires organizations to provide their name, business address, contact information, and a description of specific food waste compliance activities undertaken. By executing this attestation, vendors confirm that their organization operates in full compliance with all applicable food waste regulations within Rhode Island jurisdictions and commit to maintaining documentation of their waste diversion and reduction efforts throughout the contract term.