Description
Richardson Independent School District (RISD) in Richardson, TX is soliciting qualified staffing firms to provide temporary personnel for its Child Nutrition (cafeteria and food‑service) operations across district campuses. The vendor will recruit, screen, hire, and manage temporary workers, ensure compliance with Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations, USDA Child Nutrition Program rules, food‑handler certification, background checks, and all applicable labor laws. The contract will start 4 Nov 2026 and run through 30 Jun 2027 (7 months) with up‑to‑four one‑year renewal options. RISD expects a primary vendor and a secondary backup vendor; the primary must supply qualified staff within four hours of request and maintain 24‑hour, year‑round coverage. Rates are capped for the initial term; the current district bill rate is $21/hr. Vendors must submit sealed proposals electronically by 22 Sep 2026.
• Scope: Temporary cafeteria/food‑service staff for K‑12 schools (recruitment, screening, hiring, management).
• Compliance: TDA, USDA Child Nutrition, HACCP, food‑handler certification, civil‑rights, background checks.
• Service level: 24‑hour response, staffing within 4 hrs, 8‑hour workday, no overtime unless approved.
• Contract term: 7 months (Nov 4 2026 – Jun 30 2027) with optional annual renewals.
• Estimated spend: $212‑$454 k annually (based on prior years).
• Submission deadline: 22 Sep 2026, 1:00 PM CDT; questions due 16 Sep 2026.
• Primary contact: Melody Greig, Purchasing Department ( (469) 593‑0578, [email protected] ).