SLED Opportunity · MISSOURI · SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Springfield Public Schools seeks proposals for Food Service Management Company services for the 2026-27 school year. Proposals must be submitted online. Key details include classroom meal service, USDA reimbursement, and 171 service days.
In accordance with Section 165.211, RSMo., the Board of Education of The School District of Springfield R-12, hereinafter referred to as the District, is requesting proposals from qualified Offerors for the services listed herein. Offerors must respond online utilizing the e-bid system. (Emailed/faxed copies will not be accepted). No late responses will be accepted. All correspondence that takes place through the e-bidding system will be incorporated as part of the resulting agreement including but not limited to Questions and Answers, Responses to Questions, and any associated addenda. UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE BUYER OF RECORD THROUGH THE E-BIDDING SYSTEM FOR THIS SOLICITATION. CONTACTING DISTRICT STAFF AND/OR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OTHER THAN THE BUYER OF RECORD VIOLATES POLICY AND IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. --- Q&A --- Q1: The current menus say that the meals are seated classroom meals. Do the students eat lunch in the classroom rather than the cafeteria? If so, is it all schools or can you detail which ones? A1: The 4 ECC sites eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom. The other 29 BIC sites eat breakfast in the classroom. Submitted: 12/18/2025 10:33:34 AM (CT) Q2: Can you please clarify if all FSMC’s are required to use the total district labor of $8,066,640.58 for the 2026-27? if this number needs to be adjusted can you please provide the amount all FSMC’s should use. A2: Yes, but adjusted for district employees annual step and COLA increase, amount to be determined... Submitted: 12/18/2025 10:24:57 AM (CT) Q3: Can you please provide clarification on the listed BIC sites: 1. Are all of these sites Universal Free, meaning they only receive reimbursement according to the student’s status? 2. And is this a requirement that all FSMC’s will continue to offer the current BIC model. A3: Yes, all BIC sites only get USDA reimbursement based on students status, no fee charged to or received from students for breakfast. Yes Submitted: 12/18/2025 10:23:08 AM (CT) Q4: Can you please confirm if there will be a change in the summer school program sites for the 2026-27 School year? A4: There will be a change in Explore Summer school sites from 25 sites in summer of 2025 to 15 sites in summer of 2026. Submitted: 12/18/2025 10:21:34 AM (CT) Q5: Please validate the anticipated number of service days for the 2026-27 school year, On the “updated school info” it states 172 and page 1 of RFP states 171. A5: 171 service days Submitted: 12/18/2025 10:18:16 AM (CT)
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