Charter School Institute Vended Meals - AHS

The Charter School Institute School Food Authority, on behalf of Animas High School in Durango, Colorado, is seeking qualified food service vendors to provide vended meal services during the 2026-2027 school year. The procurement encompasses four whole grain bowl products that must comply with USDA National School Lunch Guidelines: Whole Grain Chicken Teriyaki and Rice Bowl, Whole Grain Tofu Teriyaki and Rice Bowl, Whole Grain Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Whole Grain Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs. Each bowl product must meet specific nutritional standards including 2 whole grain equivalents, 2 meat/meat alternate equivalents, and appropriate vegetable equivalents, with caloric content between 750-850 calories and saturated fat comprising less than 10% of total calories. Bidders must submit proposals on a firm price basis by June 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via email to IleneAgustin@csi.state.co.us, with bid awards to be announced by June 29, 2026. The contract term extends from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for four additional years. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: bid price (21 points), superior quality and specification adherence (20 points), adequate maintenance and service (20 points), record of delivery and completion time (20 points), and past experience and cost (19 points). All submissions must include a signed cover page, completed federal procurement documents including lobbying certification, debarment and suspension certification, anti-collusion affidavit, and Buy American compliance forms, along with line-by-line pricing in the provided spreadsheet. Deliveries must occur during working hours as coordinated with the school's food service manager on an F.O.B. destination basis, with late deliveries subject to a one percent penalty per ten calendar days of delinquency.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprise categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must disclose any minimum order requirements and may propose substitute equivalent products if accompanied by specification sheets and comparative statements on letterhead. The procurement anticipates serving Animas High School, which has an enrollment of approximately 200 students. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the evaluation criteria outlined.