Food Service - USDA SCHOOL MEALS

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School, a Georgia-based SLED agency, has issued a solicitation for a Food Service Management Company to manage its USDA school meals program beginning July 1, 2026, and running through June 30, 2027. The solicitation, identified by number PE-55003-NONST-2027-000000001, was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 722410 for food service activities. Performance will occur entirely within Georgia at the school’s location, with no specified FOB terms or contract value provided. The procurement does not include detailed packaging, marking, or technical delivery specifications, nor does it contain formal FAR clauses, contract administration data, or specific pricing elements. Instead, the offering is tied closely to the school’s overarching charter accountability framework, which mandates strict adherence to academic and financial performance thresholds as outlined in its governing documents. Key financial benchmarks include maintaining a current ratio of at least 1.0, unrestricted cash on hand exceeding 45 days, and submitting an annual independent audit conducted under GAGAS or GAAP standards. The school must also comply with state statutes including O.C.G.A. §§ 20-2-1185 and 20-14-41 and must ensure all food service operations align with federal USDA meal program requirements. Special requirements include naming the Local and State Boards as additional insureds on all insurance policies, prohibiting distribution of surplus funds to staff or management, and directing such funds exclusively toward academic enhancement. The contract is subject to multi-year renewal only through explicit re-approval by the Local and State Boards, with no automatic extensions permitted. The offeror must meet these performance and compliance standards as non-negotiable conditions for award, though no formal evaluation scoring methodology, weightings, or selection criteria beyond basic eligibility and compliance are disclosed. All submissions must be made through the Georgia Procurement Registry portal, with Barry Lollis serving as the primary point of contact.