Food Service Management - USDA School Meals

This contract, solicited under number PE-55003-NONST-2026-000000002 by Savannah Classical Academy Charter School in Georgia, seeks a Food Service Management Company to operate the full scope of the school’s Child Nutrition Programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and Summer Food Service Program. The performance period begins July 1, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of four one-year renewals and up to a three-month extension under extraordinary circumstances such as natural disasters or USDA waivers. The contractor must comply with federal regulations including 7 CFR Parts 210, 220, 250, and 245, USDA Smart Snacks standards, Buy American requirements, and Georgia Department of Education policies, ensuring meals meet nutritional specifications, maintain sanitation, use only domestically sourced and inspected meats, dairy, and poultry, and properly handle USDA-donated foods. The company is responsible for meal planning, staffing, training, financial management of the Non-profit School Food Service Account, audit cooperation, and surrender of school-owned equipment upon contract end. Proposals must be physically delivered in sealed envelopes to 705 East Anderson Street, Savannah, GA 31404 by 2:30 PM on June 12, 2026; electronic submissions are prohibited. The award will be determined through a competitive trade-off process evaluating a weighted combination of factors totaling 100 points, with cost and financial proposal carrying the highest weight at 15 points, followed by meal pattern quality at 14 points, and other critical elements including innovation, stakeholder engagement, service capability, financial stability, reporting systems, promotion of local food sourcing, experience, personnel management, and regulatory familiarity. The contractor must conduct fingerprinted background checks on all staff, ensure the Food Service Director meets USDA professional standards, and comply with biosecurity and labor laws including the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Essential documentation includes Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL), Debarment and Suspension Certification, Anti-Collusion Affidavit, and HUB Statement. Insurance requirements mandate $1,000,000 general liability, $250,000 auto liability, workers’ compensation as required by state law, and $1,0