Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS of SD) is seeking proposals from qualified Food Service Management Companies to provide food service for our Center for Children & Youth in Sioux Falls. We are looking for a partner who can provide nutritious meals and snacks for up to 49 residents, while adhering to USDA nutrition guidelines.
The full Request for Proposal (RFP) document is available for download. Interested companies should carefully review the RFP for complete details on requirements, timeline, and submission instructions. With questions, contact Carmen.Schempp@LssSD.org.
The deadline for proposals is Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST.
Schedule of Events:
- Board Meeting, RFP Approval and Negotiations Authorized: Friday, 02/07/25
- Release of RFP: Monday, 02/17/25
- First Public Notice: Monday, 02/24/25
- Second Public Notice: Monday 03/17/25
- Mandatory Tour: Monday, 03/24/25
- FSMC Question Submission Deadline: Friday, 03/28/25
- SFA Responses to Written Submissions: Wednesday, 04/02/25
- Deadline for Submission of Sealed Proposal: Friday, 04/04/25
- Proposals Opened: Monday, 04/07/25
- Proposals Evaluated & Fixed-Price Contract Negotiated: Tuesday, 04/08/25
- Board Meeting – Proposal Approval: Friday, 05/09/25
- Anticipated Fixed-Price Contract Award Date: Monday, 06/02/25
*SFA reserves the right to amend this schedule, as necessary, and will post a notice of any schedule amendments at www.lsssd.org
