Food and Nutrition Design Consultant

The Dickinson Independent School District (DISD) is soliciting proposals from qualified food service design consultants to provide professional planning and design services for the renovation of the McAdams Junior High School kitchen. The project scope focuses on improving operational efficiency and safety within key kitchen areas including student serving lines, reach-in cooler and freezer storage spaces, and the dish room. The intent is to modernize equipment layout to support current and projected student meal service demands while ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety, and accessibility regulations. Deliverables include bid-ready plans, drawings, technical specifications, conceptual layouts, flow diagrams, preliminary equipment lists, and regulatory compliance documentation, all to be completed within three months of contract award. This solicitation, numbered 26-04-1193 and issued with an April 14, 2026 posting date, is managed by DISD’s Purchasing Coordinator, with proposals due electronically by May 15, 2026. The contract type is generally consistent with a firm fixed price arrangement for professional services. Compliance with federal and state regulations is required across several areas, including the Buy American Act, USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture procurement regulations, local and state health and building codes, fire and life safety codes, and ADA accessibility standards. Vendors must certify the domestic origin of products when applicable and comply with child nutrition program requirements including background checks for personnel working on-site. Though no formal evaluation criteria or explicit contract options are provided in the available materials, vendors must submit numerous certifications relating to non-collusion, diversity status (including MWBE/HUB classification), and legal compliance. Payment terms follow a NET30 schedule, with invoicing tied to purchase orders and acceptance of deliverables at the district site. While the solicitation references necessary attachments such as conflict of interest forms and IRS W9s, detailed packaging, marking, or inspection protocols are not specified, and no federal acquisition clauses or contract administration contacts have been disclosed. Overall, the procurement aims to secure a qualified consultant to deliver comprehensive kitchen renovation design services that meet DISD’s operational, safety, and regulatory needs.