Child Nutrition Programs Services

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 29th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Request for vendors to manage and operate child nutrition programs, including meal service and staff management, for schools in Phoenix, Arizona.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least three years of experience with other school food authorities of comparable size
Must have a minimum of 35% free and reduced lunch qualifiers
Must comply with the Buy American provision
Must implement a food safety management system based on HACCP principles
Must provide a 21-day cycle menu
Must maintain required insurance coverage including commercial general liability and worker's compensation
Must be registered with the Euna Procurement portal
Must comply with all federal, state, and local immigration laws and regulations
Must have a drug-free workplace policy

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Solicitation Release Date: March 26th, 2026

Questions Due Date: April 3rd, 2026

Solicitation Due Date: April 29th, 2026

Offer Opening Date: April 29th, 2026

Oral Presentations & Product Tasting Date: May 21st-22nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 3rd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Maricopa County Community College District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive services for its child nutrition programs. The selected company will be responsible for operating the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, ensuring nutritional guidelines and operational standards are maintained.

Key responsibilities include the financial management of these programs, effective management of food services staff—including training, development, and maintaining quality control—and the provision of extensive operational and technical support. The contract will span a period of one year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.