Opportunity
Richland 01 School District Rosd #RFP2027003
Richland County School District One Seeks Nutrition Support, Design Services, and Weight Room Equipment Vendors
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
RFP2027003
NAICS
541620, 541310, 423490
Richland County School District One in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking qualified vendors for three major initiatives: - Student Nutrition Support Services - Support for child nutrition programs (NSLP, SBP, After-School Snack, Supper, Summer Food Service) - Services include USDA compliance, menu and recipe review, LINQ software support, production record validation, and Registered Dietitian guidance - Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience and access to credentialed Registered Dietitians - No foodservice management or on-site staffing required at this stage - Professional Design Services (IDIQ) - Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts for architectural and engineering design services - Includes architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, geotechnical, surveying, and landscape architecture - Firms must be licensed in South Carolina with at least 5 years of experience - Individual contracts capped at $100,000; total not to exceed $300,000 over two years - Weight Room Equipment, Installation, and Services (Prequalification) - Prequalification for vendors to supply and install weight room equipment for select high schools - Equipment must be manufactured in the U.S. by authorized vendors - Items include double half racks, dumbbell benches, leg press machines, sports flooring, and fitness accessories - Contractors must provide warranties, post-installation inspections, and training workshops for coaching staff - Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience and provide references - Notable Requirements - All solicitations require sealed offers and adherence to district procurement procedures - Prequalification is required for weight room equipment and services - U.S.-manufactured equipment is mandatory for weight room projects - Post-installation support and training are required for equipment contracts - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitations, but U.S. manufacturing is required for equipment
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by Richland County School District One to acquire Student Nutrition Support Services. The contract period is estimated from August 2026 to June 2027. Offers must be submitted by August 11, 2026, and questions are due by August 3, 2026. The solicitation requires one original PDF and one digital copy of the proposal.