RFP #2526-003 FSMC V2 DOCUMENTS

The DeSoto County School Board is seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide complete management and operations of all food service facilities. The selected FSMC will be responsible for conducting a food service program that fulfills the objectives of the District, including providing healthy and appealing meals, promoting maximum participation in the Child Nutrition Programs, and establishing a formal structure to gather input from school food service employees. The FSMC will also be required to provide food services during emergency situations or emergency operations. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew. The evaluation criteria for the proposal include total fixed meal charge, menus/product identifications/nutrition analyses, marketing plan, company experience, experience of on-site management company staff, training/transition plan, and references. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing complete management and operations of all food service facilities • Conducting a food service program that fulfills the objectives of the District • Promoting maximum participation in the Child Nutrition Programs • Establishing a formal structure to gather input from school food service employees • Providing food services during emergency situations or emergency operations • Meeting the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP