MCCOMB SCHOOL DISTRICT
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
RFP 2026-1 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
TO: Bidder
FROM:
RE: Request for Bids RFP
DATE: April 20, 2026
The McComb School District wishes to secure sealed proposals for Food
Service Management. Please return your signed bid by Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Sealed bid must arrive by 2:00 PM on Tuesday May 5, 2026.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Mr. Johnnie Vick
McComb School District
695 Minnesota Ave.
McComb, MS 39648
DELIVERY ADDRESS:
Mr. Johnnie Vick
McComb School District
695 Minnesota Ave.
McComb, MS 39648
RFP Approval
This RFP and all supporting procurement documents shall be submitted to the Mississippi
Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition, for written approval prior to issuance
when required by the state agency. The SFA must incorporate all state agency required
changes to its solicitation documents before issuing those documents.
Detailed specifications and bid requirements are attached. Each bidder shall provide
detailed information about the services bid. Failure to provide documentation could
cause the bid to be disqualified. The McComb School District shall make the final
determination of "meeting specifications" in awarding this bid. All pages are required and
must be signed with the following information on the sealed envelope:
"SEALED BID #RFP 2026-1 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT"
Name of Company Bidding
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DUE: Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
We reserve the right to reject any or all bids submitted. Bids will be awarded as lowest
and best bid as found to be in the best interest of McComb School District.
The District reserves the right to waive bid informalities, as it deems appropriate.
Firm Name:
Address:
City/State:
Zip Code:
I hereby guarantee that all materials bid meet or exceed specifications. I am enclosing
documentation to verify the products being bid meet the local and state curriculum
standard requirements.
Print Name:
Signature:
Tax ID#:
Telephone#:
Fax#:
Email Address:
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MCCOMB SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP 2026
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Original Release: April 20,
2026
The McComb School District (SFA) is accepting proposals for the MANAGEMENT OF
FOOD SERVICES OPERATIONS from qualified Food Service Management Companies
(FSMC).
Proposal due date is May 5, 2026.
Proposals should be sealed, boxed, and labeled:
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS, with the appropriate date and time on label.
The McComb School District located in Pike County serves the city of McComb,
Mississippi. Detailed demographics will be available upon request. There are seven
schools, 2,033 students, housed in 1- Early Childhood Center, 2 - Elementary schools,
1 - Middle schools, 1 - Jr. High School, 1 - High Schools, and 1 - Business and
Technical Complex which include 6 kitchens:
• Kennedy Early Childhood
• Summit Elementary School
• Otken Elementary School
• Higgins Middle School
• Denman Jr. High School
• McComb High School
• Business & Technology Complex
Type of Agreement: The Agreement to be negotiated with the successful FSMC will be for a
"Cost of Operations, plus Fee" type.
All FSMC proposing must be aware of all current and pending federal regulations
regarding school food service management (such as all recent and upcoming changes in
the USDA regulation related to HHFKA).
By submitting a proposal all FSMC acknowledge their compliance of all existing and
proposed federal guidelines that may affect a FSMC.
All bids should include one (1) original and four (4) copies for a total of five (5) Proposals.
For any questions related to the bidding process, please contact Mr. Johnnie Vick at
601-684-4661
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