Solicitation. 2025. 0011 FSMC Service/Manage District's Child Nutrition Programs

The Stamford Public Schools Board of Education has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number 2025.0011, seeking a qualified Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to comprehensively operate and manage the district's child nutrition programs. The procurement opportunity is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and requires a vendor capable of ensuring full compliance with USDA and Connecticut State Department of Education Child Nutrition Program Regulations. Interested vendors must be registered with the City of Stamford's Oracle Sourcing/Procurement Application and submit a W9 form with contact information. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2025, at 9:00 am, located at 888 Washington Blvd, 5th Floor, Stamford, CT 06905. The solicitation is open from March 14, 2025, to April 15, 2025, with technical inquiries directed to Ryan Fealey, Chief Financial Officer, and purchasing inquiries to Vivens Joachim, Sr. Management Analyst. Vendors must navigate the sourcing portal and follow the provided supplier sourcing guide to respond to the solicitation.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed. The RFP does not specify a budget range or estimated contract value for the food service management services. Potential respondents will need to deliver comprehensive child nutrition program management services, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. While precise evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided documents, vendors can anticipate being assessed on their ability to meet USDA and state nutrition program regulations, operational capabilities, and compliance with the district's specific nutritional and service requirements. Interested companies must complete the registration process in the Oracle Sourcing/Procurement Application and prepare a comprehensive proposal demonstrating their capacity to effectively manage the district's child nutrition programs.