Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #RA26-144

Food Service Management Company Sought for School Meal Programs at Advantage Arts Academy

Advantage Arts Academy in Herriman, Utah is seeking a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to operate its school food service program under a fixed-price contract. - Government Buyer: - Utah State Board of Education, Child Nutrition Programs, on behalf of Advantage Arts Academy - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of federal Child Nutrition programs (National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack, Summer Food Service, Seamless Summer Option, Child and Adult Care Food Program) - Preparation and service of approximately 10,000 lunches, 8,000 breakfasts, and 2,000 snacks per month - Compliance with USDA meal standards and Utah House Bill 402 (restricting certain food additives) - Management of USDA-donated foods and commodity credits - Menu planning (21-day cycle), staffing, quality assurance, and reporting - Itemized cost proposals for direct operation, administrative, and management fees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Meals must meet USDA and Utah nutrition standards, including specific food quality requirements (USDA-inspected meats, Grade A dairy, high-quality produce and baked goods) - FSMC must comply with all state and federal regulations, including professional standards for staff - No conflicts of interest or debarment allowed - Evaluation based on cost, service capability, experience, staffing, engagement, and quality assurance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified FSMCs

Description

This solicitation is for a fixed price contract for the operation of a food service management program at Advantage Arts Academy. The contract period is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year periods. The Food Service Management Company (FSMC) will be responsible for providing food service operations in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including USDA meal standards. Proposals must be submitted to Kelly Simonsen at the specified address by June 29, 2026, and questions are due by June 5, 2026.

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