South Shore Charter Public School is accepting sealed proposals for 2026-2027-FS-02 Vended Food Services, also listed in COMMBUYS as BD-27-1976-SSCPS-SSCPS-132902. The controlling RFP requires proposals to be received by October 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The official SSCPS and COMMBUYS postings reviewed do not separately publish a timezone. Proposals must be delivered to the SSCPS Business Office, 141 Longwater Drive, Suite 100, Norwell, Massachusetts.
Scope
The selected vendor will provide vended grab-and-go breakfasts and hot/cold lunches for students at SSCPS’s K-5 and grades 6-12 buildings. Meals must comply with USDA National School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Community Eligibility Provision, food-safety, nutrition, and Offer vs. Serve requirements. The vendor prepares meals off-site in a properly certified facility and delivers them to the school locations.
Contract period and value
The initial contract period is November 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year contracts. The RFP does not state a fixed contract ceiling. Pricing is proposed on a per-meal basis, so Atlas is not assigning an unsupported total contract value.
Procurement calendar
The nonmandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the K-5 Building, 100 Longwater Circle, Norwell. Written questions are due September 25 at 10:00 AM, SSCPS responses are scheduled for September 30 at 10:00 AM, and viable bidders must present required sample meals for the taste test on September 28 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The controlling proposal deadline is October 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM; the official SSCPS and COMMBUYS postings reviewed do not separately publish a timezone.
Vendor and proposal requirements
Vendor responsibilities include current state and local health certifications, applicable professional and health certifications, food-temperature and sanitary-transport controls, meal substitutions for religious restrictions, disabilities, or medical diagnosis, audit-support records, Buy American compliance, nondiscrimination, required equipment, general liability/auto/workers compensation insurance, and school meal delivery/service requirements.
The response requires a company overview and service plan, fee proposal with cost per meal, sample menus, current health certifications, proof of liability insurance and proposed indemnity language, proof of driver safety training, Certificate of Independent Price Determination, required Buy American and lobbying/debarment/non-collusion/conflict materials, a list of materials and supplies, and three professional references.
Submission method and evaluation
The controlling RFP requires written technical and price proposals to be submitted separately in sealed envelopes. Each envelope must contain one labeled, signed original and one copy. This physical sealed-proposal instruction controls Atlas’s response posture even though COMMBUYS indicates that its electronic-quote feature is enabled for the listing.
Award is to the most advantageous responsive proposal, with price as the primary factor. Published evaluation weights are: proposed cost 35%; taste-test food appeal 25%; provider capability and experience 10%; adherence to RFP specifications 10%; nutrition education/awareness programs 10%; locally grown produce 5%; and staff development/safety training 5%.
Atlas assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 52/100. This is a legitimate Massachusetts school nutrition procurement but not a current Dr. Miltie grant or healthcare sales target.
N9+ Fit: 0/100. The Nonagon N9+ remote physical examination platform does not fit a vended school-meal procurement. QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. Dr. Miltie direct-vendor fit: 0/100. Atlas therefore classifies this opportunity as No Bid / Research Summary Only.
Important duplicate-response safeguard
The authenticated COMMBUYS view indicates that an unfinished quote already exists for this bid. Atlas should not create or submit a duplicate quote. No Dr. Miltie or applicant outreach is recommended for this opportunity.
Official sources: South Shore Charter Public School — Policies & Documents / Bid Solicitations; official SSCPS Vended Food Services RFP; and Massachusetts COMMBUYS — BD-27-1976-SSCPS-SSCPS-132902.