For questions and bid specifications, please contact the Superintendent at 573-683-3776.
The Charleston R-I School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
This solicitation is for the purpose of entering into a contract for the operation of a food service program between the school/ district hereinafter referred to as the Local Education Agency (LEA) and the Food Service Management Company (FSMC). Each bidder must submit a complete response to this solicitation using the forms provided. No other documents submitted with the Request for Proposal (RFP)/contract will affect the contract provisions. If the FSMC provides additional provisions they must be included on the RFP/contracts additional provisions page and they must be reviewed and approved by the State Agency.
1. A pre-proposal meeting to review the RFP, to clarify any questions, and for a walk-through of the facilities with school officials on 12/17/24 at 2:00pm, 311 E. Tom Brown St. Charleston, MO
2. Proposals are to be submitted to: Charleston R-1 311 E. Tom Brown St. Charleston, MO 63834
3. Proposals must be submitted by 2/20/25 3:00 pm
4. This contract shall become effective July 1. Proposals will not be accepted after the deadline. and terminate on June 30, 2026 The effective date may be different from July 1, but the termination date must be June 30. The effective date may not occur prior to the date on which the contract is signed.
5. The bid opening will be held on February 20, 2025 6:00 pm. Proposals will not be accepted after the deadline.
6. The FSMC shall conduct the food service in such a manner as will ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Food and Nutrition Services Section, hereinafter referred to as the State Agency (SA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding Child Nutrition Programs.