School Lunch Provider

BIA Charter School Inc., a School Food Authority in Norcross, Georgia, is requesting proposals for food service management services under the National School Lunch Program for the 2026-2027 school year, with proposals due June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The FSMC must be incorporated or licensed in Georgia and listed on the GaDOE utilized/interested vendor list.

The scope covers operation of the National School Lunch Program and other child nutrition programs at a single school site serving 530 students. The FSMC must propose fixed meal rates per breakfast, lunch, snack, and a la carte item, with annual increases permitted based on the Consumer Price Index for Food Eaten Away from Home subject to state agency approval. The FSMC must demonstrate experience operating comparable school nutrition programs and must hold current financial statements reviewed by a certified public accountant.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options for renewal for four additional one-year terms upon mutual written agreement. Anticipated total revenues are $444,334.03, comprised of $107,734.97 in cash sales and $336,599.06 in NSLP and SBP reimbursements plus other funding. Total budgeted expenses are $444,300.00, with FSMC meal rate fees of $266,900.00 for breakfast and $130,900.00 for lunch. The FSMC must maintain $2,000,000 comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 excess umbrella liability insurance.

Evaluation uses a weighted system totaling 100 points: 35 points for cost and financial proposal, 25 points for service capability plan, and 40 points for experience, references, financial condition, accounting systems, personnel management, innovation, and student/staff/patron involvement. Written questions are due June 5, 2026 at noon. A pre-proposal meeting and virtual facility walkthrough are available May 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposal opening is scheduled June 16, 2026 at noon via Zoom. Award timing follows state agency approval.