Commercial Vended Meals - Request for Prioposal (RFP)

The Denville Board of Education is seeking a qualified commercial vendor to provide fully compliant vended meals for its school food‑service programs over the 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028 academic years. The contract will be fully funded by the federal National School Lunch Program, requiring adherence to USDA meal patterns and New Jersey Department of Agriculture guidelines. Proposals must be delivered in sealed envelopes by the specified deadline, and the Board retains discretion to award the contract to the most advantageous offer. • Scope: Supply, prepare, and deliver lunch‑style meals to Denville public schools for two consecutive school years. • Compliance: Must meet USDA nutrition standards, NJ Department of Agriculture policies, and state procurement statutes (N.J.S.A. 10:5‑31, N.J.A.C. 17:27). • Funding: 100 % federal, no cost‑share indicated. • Submission: Sealed envelope marked “Commercial Vended Meals Request for Proposals (RFP)”, due May 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m.