Food Service Management Company

The Punxsutawney Area School District is soliciting proposals for a Food Service Management Company to operate its food service program under a cost-reimbursable contract. The initial term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals. The selected company will provide full-time, on-site breakfast and lunch services, including support for the Head Start Program at the Punxsutawney Area Community Center and Human Resource Center. The contract is structured so that the provider is reimbursed for direct costs related to food, labor, and supplies, plus fixed administrative and management fees. Award decisions will be based on a one-step scoring method where cost is the primary factor, alongside evaluations of experience, personnel management, financial stability, student engagement, and quality assurance. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of at least five percent of the total bid price and adhere to strict food quality standards, including USDA grade requirements for meats, dairy, and produce. The provider must also comply with Buy American requirements, HACCP food safety systems, and various federal non-discrimination laws. Invoicing occurs monthly with a 30-day payment term, and the district retains final control over the quality and nature of the food services.