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April 8th, 2026: Bid available to public
April 22nd, 2026: Pre-proposal meeting/facility tour
April 23rd, 2026: Questions due by 12:00 pm
April 24th, 2026: Questions & answers available on website
May 6th, 2026: Proposals due by 12:00 pm
May 8th, 2026: Vendor presentation and food tasting
May 11th, 2026: Scoring and bid evaluation
May 13th, 2026: SFA recommendation to TDOE
May 29th, 2026: Contract award - fully executed
July 1st, 2026: Awarded vendor begins service
Kipp Memphis Public Schools
Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.
The government authority in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a vendor to provide professional food service management company services. The scope of work includes preparing one breakfast and two lunch options daily for five evaluators. The breakfast offering consists of a breakfast sandwich (chicken or sausage) and fruit or a fruit cup. Lunch #1 should include a pasta option with a protein, steamed broccoli, and a fruit option, while Lunch #2 comprises baked chicken, roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a fruit option.
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, and all questions related to the RFP must be submitted by April 23, 2026. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to deliver consistent, high-quality meals according to the specified menu and serve the stated number of evaluators.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.