North Carolina eVP #24-RQ215961-DC

Administrative Reviews for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2026-2031 – North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

This opportunity involves the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of School Nutrition seeking a qualified vendor to conduct administrative reviews for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from 2026 to 2031. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), Office of School Nutrition - Services Requested: - Administrative compliance reviews of Sponsoring Entities (SEs) operating SFSP - Annual reviews of School Food Authorities, Community Organizations, and Food Service Management Companies - Estimated annual workload: 15 small sponsors, 15 medium sponsors, 3 large sponsors, 10 vendor reviews, 10 follow-up reviews - Services include onsite/offsite assessments, unannounced site visits, records reviews, corrective action plans, technical assistance, and expert witness support in appeals - Requirements: - Vendor must have at least three years of relevant experience - Compliance with federal regulations (7 CFR §225.7) and USDA instructions - Must be registered and in good standing with North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Adherence to state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; this is a service-based contract - Place of Performance: - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Office of School Nutrition, Raleigh, NC - Period of Performance: - Five years and three months, with annual service periods from May through September each year - Notable Details: - Vendor will conduct both onsite and offsite reviews, including unannounced visits - Vendor may serve as expert witness in appeals related to SFSP compliance

Description

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is soliciting bids for administrative compliance reviews of Sponsoring Entities operating the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from 2026 to 2031. These reviews are mandated by a Federal/State Agreement with the USDA and federal regulations to ensure program integrity and compliance. The contract involves conducting monitoring and administrative reviews to assess adherence to program requirements. Only vendors registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal may respond.

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