FOOD-11259 - USA (Lafayette, California) - Food Management Assistance Service - Deadline November 20,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide food management assistance service to the government authority located in Lafayette, CA.• provide nutritious, high–quality, minimally processed meals to students and participants in the agency and School Breakfast Program, to accommodate special diets where medically necessary, improve the nutritional quality of meals, and maintain a financially viable food service program.• Provide high–quality, nutritious, appealing, minimally processed meals that meet or exceed all local, state and federal nutrition standards and requirements emphasizing scratch, diverse, culturally responsive, and student–centered menu choices.• Prioritize local, seasonal, and California–grown foods while promoting sustainable andenvironmentally responsible food service practices, including reducing food waste andunnecessary packaging and supporting responsible purchasing and operational practices.• Engage students, families, staff, and the broader school community in the development and continuous improvement of the food service program through surveys, taste tests, focus groups, educational activities, and other meaningful feedback opportunities.• Promote student health, nutrition education, and food literacy by helping studentsunderstand the connection between nutritious food, healthy habits, academic success, and overall well–being.• Increase student participation and satisfaction by creating a positive, welcoming, andrestaurant–like dining experience through appealing food, menu variety, convenient andefficient meal access, excellent customer service, and meaningful engagement withstudents, families, and school staff.• Maintain a safe, equitable, and financially responsible food service program through strong food safety and regulatory compliance, effective management of resources, transparent financial practices, operational efficiency, and equitable access to meals and medically necessary student accommodations.(2) The contract period will be for one year.(3) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 11, 2026.(4) Pre–bid meeting will be held on November 4, 2026.