Description
East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to operate the district’s comprehensive school‑food programs for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract covers all aspects of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, after‑school snack service, summer food service, vending, catering, and related nutrition‑education activities. The FSMC must provide staffing, menu development, procurement, compliance reporting, and optional guarantees, while adhering to USDA, NJDA, and local regulations. The award will be based primarily on cost, with significant weighting for guaranteed return, capability, and program quality. The base contract runs one year with up to four optional one‑year renewals.
• Manage and operate NSLP, SBP, ASSP, SFSP, CACFP (if elected), vending, and catering across all district sites (≈ 140 positions).
• Deliver a USDA‑compliant 21‑day cycle menu, provide culturally responsive meals (including halal), and meet local sourcing requirements.
• Submit a cost‑reimbursable proposal including an administrative/management fee, optional guarantee, staffing plan, and full compliance certifications.
• Meet bid security (10 % up to $20K) and, if SFSP > $100K, a performance bond (10 % of SFSP expenses).
• Provide monthly operating statements, meal counts, and support USDA/DFN audits; payment within 30 business days of invoice.