Food Safety and Compliance Management

The contract titled Food Safety and Compliance Management is a subcontract issued by the Haywood County Board of Education in North Carolina, seeking a service provider to manage critical food safety and regulatory functions for school nutrition program vendors. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining HACCP plans, establishing and executing food recall procedures, delivering comprehensive employee training programs, and ensuring all regulatory compliance documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready. The provider must possess the expertise to support vendors in meeting federal and state health and safety standards within the school nutrition environment. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 4, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541690, which covers other scientific and technical consulting services, indicating a focus on specialized advisory and management support rather than direct food service delivery. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the place of performance is not detailed beyond the state level, suggesting services may be performed remotely or across multiple locations serving Haywood County schools. The contract’s success hinges on the provider’s ability to implement scalable, compliant systems that ensure the safety and integrity of meals provided to students.