NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES The is accepting written food service proposals from qualified food service management companies (FSMCs) to provide food services according to Local Education Agency (LEA) specifications. Obtain detailed specifications from and file proposals with: , , , AK Sealed proposals must be received no later than . Proposals received after scheduled closing cannot be considered. The LEA reserves the right to accept any proposal which it deems most favorable to its interests. It also reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities and reject any and/or all proposals or any portion of any proposal submitted which in their opinion is not in the best interest of the LEA. A pre-bid conference will be held on at the address listed above. Each FSMC is limited to a maximum of two representatives. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is strongly recommended if you wish to submit a proposal. The purpose of this conference is to answer questions related to our food service program. No bidder may withdraw or alter his proposal after the time set for opening thereof, unless award of contract is delayed for a period of more than forty-five (45) days from the date of opening. II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to state and federal law, an individual school LEA participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or other Child Nutrition Programs may contract with a FSMC to operate eligible school food services. The Office of Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) is responsible for administering all USDA Nutrition Programs. The RFP is intended to provide FSMCs with the opportunity to present their qualifications and approach clearly and succinctly, while providing the LEA with comparable information from each contractor.
20 4 References of present and prior school food service contracts in the State of Alaska. 15 5 Nutritional marketing, communication plan, and menu planning option. 15 6 Employee training and development plan. 10 7 Purchasing specification and purchasing power. 10 8 Support for preparation areas and safe food. 5 9 FSMC's (Contractor’s) accounting and reporting system. 5 10 FSMC's (Contractor’s) proposed on-site supervisor. 200 Total Points Ancillary materials – includes development of scoring sheets, composite scoring forms, and any other forms or letters that may be needed. The scoring sheets should contain the evaluation criteria, standards to be applied, scoring columns, and room for comments. The individuals who will be evaluating the proposals should have sufficient knowledge of the goals of the LEA, experience in school food service or congregate feeding, financial management experience (of food service, if possible), and experience in evaluating proposals. POST-SELECTION REVIEW Competing contractors be notified in writing of the selection of the apparent successful contractor and afterwards, shall be given seven (7) calendar days to review the RFP file and evaluation report at the LEA office. Any questions or concerns about the selection process must be in writing and must be delivered to: , and The LEA will promptly respond to contractor questions or concerns. The decisions of the LEA are final. The LEA will provide a 30 calendar day Appeal. III. REQUIRED MATERIALS CONSTITUTING A RESPONSIVE PROPOSAL MANDATORY ITEMS ITEMS 1–14 ARE TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ALL PROPOSALS. PROPOSALS NOT CONTAINING ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS WILL BE REJECTED.
Appendix B Suspension and Debarment Certification NOTE: This certificate must be completed for all new and renewal contract years when the contract exceeds $25,000. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION -- LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, Title 7 CFR Part 3017, Section 3017.510, Participants' Responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989, Federal Register (pages 4722-4733). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency with which this transaction originated. BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE The prospective tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Organization Name PR/Award Number or Project Name Names(s) and Title(s) of Authorized Representative(s) Signature(s) Date Instructions for Certification