Description
The State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified contractor to assume full responsibility for food‑service operations at the South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind in Spartanburg. The contractor will design, manage, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff, provide special‑dietary and catering services, maintain all kitchen equipment and facilities, and operate a 16‑foot box truck with lift‑gate for deliveries and events. The contract is a fixed‑price, one‑year initial term with four optional one‑year renewals (up to five years total).
• Provide daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack service and “take‑out” trays for ~125,000 meals per year, including special‑diet meals per IEP requirements.
• Develop and post rotating menus, ensure compliance with USDA nutrition standards, and conduct monthly customer‑satisfaction surveys.
• Supply and maintain all food‑service equipment, point‑of‑sale systems, uniforms, and a 16‑ft box truck; staff must include an ASL‑qualified manager and meet background‑check requirements.
• Submit detailed monthly operating statements, retain records for three years, and meet insurance, security, and reporting obligations.