Description
The Allendale County School District is seeking a qualified Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to operate and manage its nonprofit school‑food‑service program for three district schools. The contract covers full‑service nutrition operations—including menu planning, meal preparation and service for breakfast, lunch, and after‑school snacks; cash collection; USDA‑food handling and crediting; compliance with federal nutrition standards; sanitation and food‑safety protocols; staffing, training, and background checks; procurement of all food and supplies (except USDA‑donated items); monthly reporting and invoicing; marketing and nutrition‑education initiatives; and provision of catering for special events. The FSMC must provide a firm‑fixed‑price per‑meal rate, maintain required insurance and a performance bond, and guarantee that revenues will exceed expenses.
• Manage daily meal service for up to three schools (elementary, middle, high) covering breakfast, lunch, and snack programs.
• Deliver comprehensive reporting (monthly meal‑counts, USDA‑food credit, inventory) and maintain compliance with federal (7 CFR) and state regulations.
• Provide on‑site management staff, conduct annual training, and develop marketing/education plans to boost program participation.
• Supply performance bond (10 % of projected contract value) and maintain insurance (≥ $1 M general liability).
• Offer optional catering for special events on a firm‑price per‑meal basis, and support advisory‑council activities.