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Chester County School District·South Carolina

Food Service Management Company (FSMC)

Closes tomorrow$500k – $2MRequest for Proposal
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Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a qualified Food Service Management Company to operate and manage the Chester County School District’s nonprofit school food service program, ensuring compliance with hygiene and nutrition standards while delivering consistent, high‑quality meals to students. The district mandates a pre‑bid meeting and requires all proposals to be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. No budget is disclosed, indicating the need for a cost‑competitive yet comprehensive service offering. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on September 29, 2026 (9:00 am ET) • Full proposal submission due November 2, 2026 (4:00 pm ET) • Scope includes food service operations, menu planning, sanitation, staff management, and compliance reporting • Primary contact: Terri Smith, CFO, [email protected], (803) 581‑9511

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Contact

Terri Smith(CFO)

[email protected]

(803) 581-9511

Key dates

Opened
9/18/2026
Pre-bid meeting
9/29/2026Mandatory
Closes
11/2/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
RFP-RFP #26-0701-0-2026/TS

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

No budget is disclosed, but comparable school‑district food service contracts typically range from $500 k to $2 M annually, depending on student enrollment, service breadth, and contract length. Hence, a realistic estimate for this opportunity would fall within that bracket.

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