School Food Service

The state of Massachusetts has posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Operation and Management of their School Food Service Program. This procurement is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food service operations for the state's school districts. The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the school food service program, including menu planning, food procurement, preparation and serving, staffing, and compliance with federal and state nutritional requirements. Qualified respondents must demonstrate extensive experience in large-scale food service management, as well as the ability to effectively manage a distributed program across multiple school locations. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's operational approach, qualifications of key personnel, past performance, and overall value to the state. The RFP has a due date of June 5, 2017, with a contract start date to be determined.

This RFP does not appear to have any designated set-aside for specific business types or disadvantaged enterprises. The incumbent vendor is unknown, and the state has not provided an estimated contract value or budget range. Respondents must be prepared to integrate with any existing technology or infrastructure currently used in the state's school food service operations.