When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

It was issued by Barrington School Department. The work is located in Barrington, Rhode Island, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food service consulting firm with expertise in K–12 school nutrition programs. Experience evaluating meal participation, menus, nutritional compliance, and program utilization. Strong capabilities in operational efficiency, staffing, workflow, and inventory management analysis. Demonstrated expertise in school food program financial analysis, reimbursements, and meal pricing. Track record of developing cost-control and long-term sustainability strategies.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Barrington, Rhode Island, United StatesPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: October 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Barrington seeks an independent consultant to assess its school nutrition program, including operations, compliance, staffing, finances, and meal pricing. The consultant will recommend strategies for improved efficiency, cost control, revenue generation, and long-term sustainability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified and experienced food service consulting firm
Must be free from financial interests or affiliations with food distributors, manufacturers, brokers, or food service management companies
Must demonstrate expertise in K-12 school nutrition consulting and USDA Child Nutrition Programs
Must demonstrate expertise in school food service financial analysis and operational reviews
Must demonstrate expertise in public procurement, vendor sourcing, competitive food service bidding, and contract negotiations
Must demonstrate expertise in regulatory compliance applicable to school nutrition programs
Must provide certificates of insurance for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: September 25th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: October 16th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET

Proposal Due: October 23rd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Barrington School Department

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing government authority in Barrington, Rhode Island, seeks an independent food service consulting firm to evaluate and improve its school nutrition program. The selected consultant will review the major components of the district’s food service operations, including meal participation, program utilization, menus, and nutritional compliance.

The engagement will also assess staffing levels, workflow, operational efficiency, inventory management, program revenues, and expenditures. The consultant will analyze reimbursement opportunities and meal pricing, then recommend strategies to improve cost control, generate revenue, and support the program’s long-term financial sustainability. All questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Barrington School Department. The work is located in Barrington, Rhode Island, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Food service consulting firm with expertise in K–12 school nutrition programs
Experience evaluating meal participation, menus, nutritional compliance, and program utilization
Strong capabilities in operational efficiency, staffing, workflow, and inventory management analysis
Demonstrated expertise in school food program financial analysis, reimbursements, and meal pricing
Track record of developing cost-control and long-term sustainability strategies

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