Bid No. 26-128 RFP for Management of School Food Services Program
Federal opportunity from PUR02 - Procurement • City of Springfield. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 10, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 50-19-27.
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The City of Springfield, acting through the Chief Procurement Officer of the City is issuing this Request for Proposals to Food Service Management companies who have an interest in providing the Cityâ??s School Department with complete School Food Services. The City hereby requests competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, § 6.
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The City of Springfield is seeking proposals from food service management companies for a comprehensive School Food Services Program, as outlined in Bid No. 26-128. This Request for Proposals is compliant with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, § 6, ensuring competitive sealed bids. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
The buyer is looking to engage a vendor to manage and provide complete food services for the City’s School Department in Springfield.
- Understanding the requirements for school food service management.
- Developing a competitive sealed proposal according to regulations.
- Outlining service delivery, including menu planning, nutritional standards, and compliance with local/state guidelines.
- Submission of competitive sealed proposals as required by Chapter 30B.
- Detailed pricing model for school meal services.
- Evidence of past performance in managing school food services.
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- Details on the scope of specific services required are limited.
- No information on the evaluation criteria for proposals is provided.
- Absence of a specific budget range for the food service program.
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