Seeking Vended Meal Provider South Carolina Construction Academy New Charter School

The South Carolina Construction Academy, operated by Educational Empowerment, is soliciting offers to establish a contract for the provision of vended meals under the National School Lunch Program for its nonprofit child nutrition initiative. The School Food Authority seeks a vendor capable of delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals that meet federal standards at an economical cost to students. This solicitation, identified as SCCA 001, was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The contract will be directly between the selected vendor and the School Food Authority, ensuring strict adherence to the NSLP guidelines for meal composition, portioning, and nutritional content. The place of performance is within South Carolina, and the vendor must be prepared to serve meals consistently and reliably to support the educational environment of the new charter school. The NAICS code 722310 designates the scope of services under food services for schools and educational institutions, reflecting the specialized nature of the requirement. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Jillian Thornton, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The solicitation is issued through the South Carolina State Board of Education’s online procurement portal, and all interested parties must submit proposals through the designated platform. There is no set-aside designation for this procurement, meaning any qualified vendor, regardless of size or ownership characteristics, may respond. The vendor selected will be expected to maintain compliance with state and federal nutrition requirements, ensure timely delivery, and demonstrate capacity to support the operational needs of a charter school environment.