Description
The Keansburg School District is seeking a full‑service food‑service management company to operate breakfast, lunch, and after‑school snack programs for its K‑12 schools during FY 2026‑2027. The contract will cover all aspects of food preparation, service, supply procurement, staffing, and on‑site management, with a guaranteed surplus return to the district. The district evaluated eight bidders and recommended Maschio’s as the most advantageous proposal.
• Scope: Provide complete school‑food operations (breakfast, lunch, snack) for roughly 300‑360 k meals per year.
• Staffing: Minimum 110 hourly worker hours per day plus a management team (Food Service Director, Assistant Director, Chef, Administrative Assistant).
• Financials: Total contract spend ranges from ~$970 k to $1.4 M; guaranteed surplus (profit) pledged between $108 k and $192 k.
• Timeline: Pre‑planning starts 10 days before contract commencement; a three‑month transition period ends September 30, 2026.
• Evaluation: Weighted criteria (cost, guaranteed return, capability, management team, program quality, start‑up plan) led to Maschio’s top ranking.