Food Service Management Consultant

Tolleson Union High School District #214 is requesting proposals for a Food Service Management Consultant under RFP #27-13-31, with proposals due July 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Arizona time and questions due June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The District anticipates awarding to multiple offerors and reserves the right to conduct interviews with highest-scoring firms.

The scope comprises comprehensive food service management consulting services to optimize and manage the District's food service operations. The initial contract term runs from award through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

Evaluation uses a 500-point weighted scoring system: Cost (200 points), Qualifications, Experience, and Expertise of the Firm (200 points), Responsiveness and Forms (100 points), and References from past performance surveys (50 points). Offerors must achieve a minimum technical score of 150 points to be considered for price evaluation. The District may conduct best and final offer negotiations with highest-scoring firms if deemed in its best interest.

Award notification is anticipated for July 15, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Procurement Portal and include completed debarment certification, certificate of insurance, vendor application with IRS W-9, non-collusion affidavit (notarized), MWBE/HUB certification if applicable, cost form, deviations and exceptions form (if any), amendment acknowledgment form, confidential proprietary submittals designation form (if applicable), additional materials submittal form, and past performance references from other school districts or agencies.

This is a federally funded project requiring compliance with Buy America provisions for food purchases, civil rights compliance, record-keeping, debarment certifications, E-Verify employment verification, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements where applicable, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act compliance, and compliance with federal regulations including the Export Administration Act and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment requirements. All proposals must be submitted with EDGAR federal compliance certifications executed.