Description
The International Academy of Smyrna is seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide food service management services for their elementary school. The selected FSMC will be responsible for operating the school's food service program, including preparing and serving meals to students, staff, and employees. The FSMC will also be required to follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as the school's policies and procedures. The contract will be for a period of one year, commencing on July 1, 2026, and terminating on June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. The FSMC will be evaluated based on their proposal, which should include their experience, qualifications, and pricing. Some key responsibilities of the FSMC include:
• Serving meals on such days and at such times as requested by SFA
• Offering free, reduced-price, and full-price reimbursable meals to all eligible children participating in SFA's Food Service Programs
• Providing meals that meet the meal pattern set by USDA
• Promoting maximum participation in the Programs
• Selling on the premises only those foods and beverages authorized by SFA and only at the times and places designated by SFA, and that meet School Nutrition Program requirements
• Making substitutions in the food components of the meal pattern for students with disabilities when their disability restricts their diet as stated in the students' Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) or 504 Plans and when the need for the substitution is certified by an appropriately licensed medical practitioner.