Local - Food Services Program

Movement School Atlanta is seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide comprehensive food services for the 2025-2026 school year through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in Fulton County, Georgia. The procurement covers management of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After-School Care Program for a student population of 210 students. The RFP requires a comprehensive food service solution with detailed operational responsibilities, including meal preparation, service, and compliance with federal and state nutritional regulations. Proposals are due on May 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a Zoom-based proposal opening at noon the same day. Evaluation criteria will be weighted across multiple categories, including 35 points for cost and financial proposal, 25 points for service capability, 10 points for experience and references, and additional points for business practices and accounting systems. The contract offers an initial one-year term with options to renew for four additional one-year periods.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total anticipated reimbursement budget is $171,000, broken down into $120,000 from the National School Lunch Program and $51,000 from the School Breakfast Program, with the school projecting a surplus of $47,500 for the year. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-meal rate basis, with strict compliance requirements including adherence to the Buy American provision mandating the use of domestic food products. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the school's intent to maintain rigorous oversight of the selected food service management company's operations. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to integrate with existing school nutrition infrastructure and comply with all federal and state regulatory standards for school food service programs.