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Vended Meals Service

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Houston, Texas, United StatesPosted 18 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for a one-year contract to provide bulk-prepared, plated meals with utensils and condiments for students in Houston, Texas.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be incorporated or licensed to do business in the State of Texas
Must be in good standing with the State of Texas
Must be familiar with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
Must comply with all state, county, and city health and sanitation requirements
Must provide two separate costs: one with disposable pans and one without
Must have valid certifications and insurance documents
Must provide a 30-day sample menu compliant with NSLP
Must provide an executive summary of innovative approach
Must provide documentation of incorporation
Must provide Certificate of Liability Insurance
Must provide documentation of company size and structure
Must provide references for 3 public schools
Must submit two copies of the proposal

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Date Posted: April 13th, 2026

Proposals Due: May 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Houston, Texas is seeking a vendor to provide vended meal services. Meals should be prepared in bulk, then plated and served to students as they proceed down the serving line. Each meal must be accompanied by appropriate utensils, napkins, and condiments.

The contract is set for a duration of one year. Qualified vendors are expected to comply with all local and federal guidelines pertaining to food service in educational or institutional settings.

Source attribution

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