RFP for CACFP supper vended meals for Westminster School District. Vendor prepares and delivers main entree components (meat/meat alternate, grain, vegetable) for age group 6-18. District provides milk and fruit. Meals delivered to multiple school sites on Mon, Wed, Fri. All-inclusive per meal unit price. Proposals due Nov 6, 2026 by 2:00 PM PST. Must submit 21-day cycle menu with two entree options. Minimum 3 years experience in California. Contract period Jan 1 to Jun 30, 2026 with renewal options. Payment within 30 days of invoice. Vendor must maintain health certifications and comply with USDA requirements.
Proposals must be received by Friday, November 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST. The SFA will not accept proposals received after the deadline. The sfa will not accept proposals that are received after the deadline.
The school will pay the vendor within 30 calendar days of receipt of a complete, accurate, and verified monthly itemized invoice. pay the vendor within 30 calendar days of receipt of a complete, accurate, and verified monthly itemized invoice.
The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible respondent with the highest total proposal score. Criteria include required information, experience, understanding, financial stability, corporate capability, and cost. The sfa will recommend awarding the contract to the most responsive and responsible respondent with the highest total proposal score.
Respondents must have at least three years of experience preparing and delivering vended meals for USDA child nutrition programs in California, be licensed to do business in California, and possess all applicable licenses and health certifications. the responding company has at least three years of experience preparing and delivering vended meals for usda child nutrition programs in the state of california.
The vendor shall agree to penalties for nonperformance. The respondent shall agree to penalties for nonperformance.
The SFA has the right to visit the production facility before the award of the RFP. sfa has the right to visit the production facility before the award of the rfp.
Protests must be made in writing and received by the SFA within five working days of the bid award date. such protests must be made in writing and received by the sfa within five working days of the bid award date.
Proposals that are incomplete, conditional, nonresponsive, or contain material deviations may be rejected. Late proposals will not be considered. proposals that are incomplete, conditional, nonresponsive, or contain material deviations may be rejected.