Bolton FSMC 5/28/25

The Bolton Board of Education is seeking proposals for a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to manage and oversee the Child Nutrition Program within Hartford County, Connecticut. The solicitation, identified as Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 30489, covers the period from May 28, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and requires the selected vendor to fully comply with all USDA and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regulations for school nutrition program operations. The primary deliverables include comprehensive food service management, which will encompass meal preparation, service, staffing, and adherence to nutritional guidelines. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in school nutrition programs and the ability to implement robust food service strategies that meet federal and state educational nutrition standards. The proposal submission deadline is June 30, 2025, with contact inquiries directed to Kusal Huynh at 860-643-1569 or khuynh@boltonct.org. Interested vendors can access the complete RFP package in the attached zip file "BOLTON 2025-26 FSMC RFP_Contract CSDE APPROVED.zip" for detailed requirements and submission guidelines.

While the solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it appears open to all qualified food service management companies capable of meeting the specified requirements. The RFP indicates a payment terms structure of Net 45 Days, suggesting financial considerations for potential vendors. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, nor are there explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not provide a precise estimated total contract value or budget range, which might require direct communication with the procurement contact for more specific financial details. Potential respondents should carefully review the comprehensive RFP package to understand the full scope of operational expectations, compliance requirements, and performance standards for managing the Bolton Board of Education's Child Nutrition Program.