What process must be followed when contracting for food service management services?
The School Food Authority (SFA) must competitively bid for food service management services and meet federal procurement procedures. In addition, the bid solicitation/contract must meet federal Child Nutrition regulations and clearly define costs and responsibilities of the food service management contract and the SFA. The meal fee structure is a maximum flat fee per meal which includes all costs for preparation and service of meals. The state agency has a prototype bid solicitation/contract. SFAs may vary the prototype bid/solicitation or develop their own document. However to insure compliance and continued funding, a SFA not using the prototype bid solicitation/contract should submit the bid document to this office for approval prior to seeking bids. The bid solicitation and contract must be the same document.
