FSMC RFP

The Edison Township Board of Education is seeking a qualified contractor to operate and manage all food‑service operations for its K‑12 schools during the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract covers breakfast, lunch, and after‑school snack programs, requiring full‑service management including menu planning, nutrition compliance, procurement, staffing, equipment upkeep, and delivery logistics. Vendors must submit sealed proposals by May 12, 2026 and demonstrate ability to meet staffing minimums (six‑person management team including a Registered Dietitian) and provide four delivery vehicles at no additional cost to the district. Evaluation will be “most advantageous to the District” based on total cost, guaranteed return, capability, on‑site management plan, program design, and start‑up/transition plan. • Provide full‑service cafeteria operations for all district schools (≈2 million meals/year). • Must include a six‑person management team (incl. Registered Dietitian) and four delivery vehicles in the proposal cost. • Evaluation criteria weighted across cost (21 %), guaranteed surplus (10 %), capability (17 %), on‑site management (20 %), program proposal (19 %), and start‑up plan (13 %). • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference/tour on May 1, 2026 (time changed to 1:30 p.m.). • Questions due May 4, 2026; sealed proposals due May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at the Business Administrator’s office.