Bid #NDERFP260429. Contact: nde.procurement@nebraska.gov. Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska. NDE needs a contractor to ensure schools comply with federal regulations for lunch, breakfast, and summer food programs. This involves reviewing. Due Jul 17 (9 days left).
NDE needs a contractor to ensure schools comply with federal regulations for lunch, breakfast, and summer food programs. This involves reviewing program operations, records, and finances. The contractor must use NDE's electronic system for documentation and reporting.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW SOLICITATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AGENCY LISTED BELOW. ANY INQUIRIES OR CONCERNS REGARDING SUCH SOLICITATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AGENCY CONTACT LISTED BELOW.Nebraska Department of EducationPhone:(531) 207-3096 Email: nde.procurement@nebraska.govJuly 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CSTThe bid opening will occur in accordance with the Schedule of Events detailed in the solicitation linked below.The State of Nebraska (State), Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), Office of Coordinated Student Support Services is issuing this solicitation for a service contract for the purpose of selecting a qualified bidder to provide compliance and monitoring oversight functions for the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, and Summer Food Service Program.Written Questions regarding the project are due no later than July 6, 2026.
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Nebraska Department of Education issued this food service opportunity in Nebraska, referenced as solicitation number NDERFP260429. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 17, 2026. Questions can be directed to nde.procurement@nebraska.gov.
Nebraska Department of Education in Nebraska is using this solicitation to procure food service work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a food service solicitation in Nebraska are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Nebraska so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Nebraska Department of Education's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 17, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to nde.procurement@nebraska.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Nebraska Department of Education should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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