Child Nutrition Program Administrative Reviews

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness, is seeking a contractor to perform Child Nutrition Program Administrative Reviews, Targeted Technical Assistance Reviews, and pre-operational visits for various school food authorities, including school districts, charter schools, and residential care facilities. The scope of work for the 2026-2027 program year involves conducting up to 100 Administrative Reviews, 10 Targeted Technical Assistance Reviews, and 5 pre-operational visits, focusing on nutrition standards, procurement, resource management, and claims validation. The initial contract term runs through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of three one-year renewals. Qualified respondents must demonstrate at least three years of experience in conducting reviews for programs such as the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. All staff must pass background checks and possess documented knowledge of USDA and Florida regulations. Proposals are evaluated on a 375-point scale, with significant weight placed on budget, experience, and references. The contract requires fixed unit pricing based on the size of the school food authority and mandates strict quality assurance processes, including weekly meetings with the department and written acceptance of deliverables. Failure to meet service levels may result in penalties of 1,000 dollars per task.