Lunenburg County Public Schools Child Nutrition Consulting Services

Lunenburg County Public Schools is soliciting proposals for professional child nutrition consulting services for Central High School in Victoria, Virginia. The school serves approximately 500 students with a staff of six kitchen employees. The selected consultant will act as an adviser to evaluate current food service operations and provide recommendations to improve food quality, menu offerings, student participation, operational efficiency, costs, and food safety. Key deliverables include an initial on-site assessment of kitchen and serving operations and a written findings and recommendations report due within the first two weeks of the consultation. All recommendations must comply with USDA and Virginia Department of Education requirements. Qualified consultants must possess at least 10 years of experience in institutional or school food service consulting, specifically in areas such as menu development, operational analysis, and food safety. Preference will be given to those with K-12 public school experience. The contract is expected to begin shortly after selection and continue through the academic year until June 30, 2027. Bidders must submit two signed copies of the bid form by 2:00 PM on October 22, 2026. Required insurance includes Workers Compensation and Umbrella/Excess Liability of at least 2 million dollars. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, and immigration laws, and provide certifications regarding felons and sex offenders for any personnel having direct contact with students.