Food Services RFP Evaluation Committee Report

This contract concerns the provision of full‑service food operations for the Lyndhurst School District for the 2023‑2024 academic year. The district seeks a single vendor to supply breakfast, lunch, and meal‑equivalent services to approximately 173,205 meals, manage on‑site staff (Food Service Director, Chef, Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant), and handle all related operational costs, including food, paper, cleaning, labor, and a management fee. The sole respondent, Maschio’s, was evaluated and scored highest across cost, guaranteed return, capability, management plan, program design, and start‑up/transition plan, leading the committee to recommend award. The financial projection shows total revenue of $736,406.63, total expenses of $713,401.90, and a projected net savings of $23,004.73 with a guaranteed $4,000 return to the district. Key performance expectations include healthy menu options, increased fruit/vegetable offerings, creative pricing, and the ability to run satellite programs. • Scope: 173,205 meals (breakfast, lunch, equivalents) • Management: 4‑person on‑site team plus labor staff covering 185 work days • Financials: $736K projected revenue, $713K expenses, $23K net savings, $4K guaranteed return • Evaluation: Maschio’s received a weighted score of 4.6/5 and is the sole bidder recommended for award.