MONROE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CO to provide USDA NSLP Program

Monroe Public Schools, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide services for the USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) across four schools within their district, including both elementary and middle school locations. The solicitation, designated with the contract number 14060, requires sealed bids to be submitted by April 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for March 13, 2023, at 3:30 PM. The selected vendor will be responsible for comprehensive food service management, which includes preparing, serving, and administering meals in compliance with USDA NSLP guidelines. Interested vendors must obtain full instructions and specifications from the Monroe Public Schools website (www.monroeps.org), by calling (203) 452-2867, or through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) CTSource website. The procurement process includes several supporting documents, such as a CSDE-approved RFP package, food service bid questions, and an exhibit detailing USDA Foods ordered for the 2023-2024 school year. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified food service management companies. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no specified details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The documentation does not include an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the food service management contract. Vendors will likely be evaluated based on their ability to provide comprehensive, nutritionally compliant meal services, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Margaret Woznick, Coordinator of Business Operations, who can be reached at the Monroe Public Schools District Office. While specific financial details are not disclosed, the contract will cover food service management for four schools within the district for the upcoming school year, suggesting a potentially significant operational opportunity for the selected food service management company.