Description
The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is seeking a qualified partner to operate its Scratch Kitchen Partner Program, providing full‑service, “scratch‑cooked” cafeteria meals to students across the district. The vendor will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, nutrition compliance, staffing, procurement of ingredients, and ongoing quality assurance. The program emphasizes fresh, made‑from‑scratch meals rather than pre‑packaged or processed foods, aiming to improve student health outcomes and meet federal nutrition standards.
• Scope includes daily breakfast, lunch, and snack services for multiple school sites.
• Vendor must supply all labor, equipment, and food items; PGCPS provides kitchen facilities.
• Compliance with Maryland state nutrition guidelines and USDA regulations is mandatory.
• The contract will be awarded via a double‑envelope RFP process (technical and cost proposals).
• Small Business participation target: 15% MBE.
• Submission deadline: October 14 2026, 2:00 PM EST.