Food Service Management Company Contract RFP

The state of Michigan, through Gladwin County, is seeking proposals for a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Contract. The RFP requests an FSMC to provide comprehensive food service operations, including meal preparation, serving, and clean-up for the county's child nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program. The contract term is for one year with up to four one-year renewal options. Bidders must provide detailed pricing on food, labor, contracted services, transportation, non-food supplies, and FSMC administrative and management fees. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the county, with the bid price per meal/meal equivalent weighted as the most important evaluation criterion. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visits are scheduled prior to the March 19, 2024 proposal due date.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside requirements or the incumbent food service provider. The contract will be funded through the county's general fund. Bidders must submit comprehensive cost proposals outlining all pricing for the requested services. The RFP also includes a separate FSMC Contract RFP issued by Beaverton Schools in Michigan, with similar requirements for food service management services for the district's child nutrition programs.