26/27 School Years Food Service Combined

Mansfield Public Schools and Region 19 are seeking proposals from vendors to provide food services for the 2026-2027 school year. The contract will be for a period of one year, with potential options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The schools are looking for vendors to provide milk, produce, paper, and prime services. The successful vendors will be awarded contracts based on their ability to provide the best value to the district. The district is committed to increasing scratch cooking and serving wholesome, delicious meals to students and staff. Some key requirements for vendors include: • Providing nutrition analysis and ingredient information for all products • Complying with food safety guidelines and regulations • Offering a web-based online ordering system • Providing discounts for purchasing multiple food categories • Participating in the USDA Foods Further Processing program • Delivering products to each school location separately • Providing weekly produce offerings and market reports • Maintaining a HACCP plan and providing documentation upon request