Who should I contact with questions about the RFP?

Send written questions to Karen Klaus at kklaus@quintonschool.info by 4:00 PM on May 20, 2026.

When and where are proposals due?

Proposals are due May 27, 2026 by 2:00 PM at P.O. Box 365, 8 Robinson Street, Quinton, NJ 08073 (and to Karen Klaus).

Bid Notice — 8 Robinson Street, Quinton, NJ

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Quinton Board of Education requests proposals from New Jersey-registered Food Service Management Companies to manage school food services under USDA and state rules. Proposals are due May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM; a pre-proposal meeting/tour will be held at Quinton School.

Key Takeaways

Proposal deadline: May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Must be registered with NJ Department of Agriculture
Pre-proposal meeting and school tour at Quinton School
Direct questions to Karen Klaus by May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Submit proposals to P.O. Box 365, 8 Robinson Street, Quinton

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Quinton
Address: 8 Robinson Street, Quinton, NJ

What to do next

1
Attend pre-proposal meeting and school tour
Go to Quinton School for the scheduled pre-proposal meeting and tour (date/time provided in RFP).
2
Submit written questions
Email questions to Karen Klaus at kklaus@quintonschool.info by 4:00 PM on May 20, 2026; responses issued within three days.
3
Prepare and submit proposal
Deliver proposal labeled 'FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROPOSAL' to P.O. Box 365, 8 Robinson Street, Quinton, NJ 08073 and to Karen Klaus by May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

Who should I contact with questions about the RFP?: Send written questions to Karen Klaus at kklaus@quintonschool.info by 4:00 PM on May 20, 2026.
When and where are proposals due?: Proposals are due May 27, 2026 by 2:00 PM at P.O. Box 365, 8 Robinson Street, Quinton, NJ 08073 (and to Karen Klaus).
Do I need any specific registration to bid?: Yes. The FSMC must be currently registered with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Division of Food and Nutrition.
Will the board accept or reject proposals?: The Quinton Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

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Legal terms in this notice

Food Service Management Company (FSMC): A private company contracted to operate and manage school meal programs.
RFP (Request for Proposals): A document inviting vendors to submit bids for providing specified services.
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.: New Jersey statute prohibiting employment discrimination; bidders must comply.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE   The QUINTON BD OF ED is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as all other applicable state and federal laws. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.  The Food Service Management Company must currently be registered with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) Division of Food and Nutrition.  Food Service Management Companies and/or their representatives may submit proposals to:  Karen Klaus kklaus@quintonschool.info  The QUINTON BD OF ED Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject proposals. A pre-proposal meeting and tour of the schools is scheduled for:  Quinton School  All proposals must be submitted no later than 5/27/2026 2:00:00PM to:   P.O. Box 365 8 Robinson Street Quinton NJ 08073 and Karen Klaus  and be clearly marked: FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROPOSAL  Upon release of this RFP, all Proposer communications concerning this document must be directed in writing no later than 4:00 PM on 05/20/2026 to the person listed below:  Karen Klaus kklaus@quintonschool.info  SFA will provide responses to Proposer communications within three (3) days of receipt. Each response will be provided to all interested FSMCs at least five (5) days before proposal due date.  Cost $66.60 5/7/26 1T (11092993)