East Orange Food Service RFP Q&A Final

The East Orange Board of Education is seeking a qualified Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide full‑service food‑service operations for all district schools for the 2026‑27 school year. The contractor will manage breakfast, lunch, after‑school snack programs, USDA commodity procurement, and related labor under existing collective bargaining agreements. The district owns the kitchen equipment and POS system; the FSMC must maintain, repair, or replace listed equipment items, operate a uniform POS, and may implement a digital menu platform. No financial guarantee is required, and the contract is a one‑year base period with a potential renewal. • Scope includes menu planning, nutrition compliance (CACFP, SFSP), meal preparation, service, and after‑school snack delivery. • District provides operating statements, labor schedules, wage rates, and equipment repair lists for bidder reference. • Funding includes $222,286.96 DOD diversion and per‑school FFVP reimbursements; contractor will receive management fees based on cents‑per‑meal rates.