SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY

    RFP 2526-001 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

    Issued by School District of DeSoto County
    educationRFPSchool District of DeSoto CountySol. 207661
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jan 28, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    School District
    education
    NAICS CODE
    722310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The School District of DeSoto County seeks a Food Service Management Company to provide comprehensive meal services for USDA child nutrition programs, including emergency meal support. The contract aims to deliver healthy, appealing meals to maximize student and staff participation.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    207661
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Active
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    Due Date
    January 28, 2026
    NAICS Code
    722310AI guide
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    School District of DeSoto County

    Description

    This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the purpose of obtaining responses from caterers and vendors to provide meal services for the DeSoto County School Board (SDDC), School Food Authority (SFA). Child Nutrition Programs operated may include the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASP), School Dinner Program (SDP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Meal service may also be requested during declared emergencies or when emergency shelters are in operation due to man-made or natural disasters. DeSoto County School District (SFA/sponsor) is a public school located in Arcadia, Florida. The goal of the Food Service Program is to secure a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) to provide healthy, minimally processed, wholesome, appealing meals and a la carte food items, with maximum participation for our student population and staff. The DeSoto County School Board (SDDC) is accepting Proposals for Qualifications from Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) for the purpose of providing complete management and operations of all food service facilities for the DeSoto County School Board (SDDC), Florida School Food Authority (SFA). Meal programs will include the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The DeSoto County School Board is a public school district located in DeSoto County, Florida. The DeSoto County School Board consists of five elected officials responsible for the adoption of policies which govern the operation of the District's public schools. The Superintendent of Schools is also an elected official responsible for the administration and management of the public school system. A successful contractor will be responsible for conducting a food service program which fulfills the objectives of the District and has the capability to provide food service support during emergency situations or emergency operations. Proposers are advised to keep in mind the primary goals of the District when compiling their proposals. District objectives are included but are not limited to the the information in the Bid packet attached.

    Key dates

    1. January 28, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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