PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

RFP 2026-001a

Our Community School

An Independent Charter School

10045 Jumilla Avenue | Chatsworth, CA 91311 | 818-350-5000 | www.ourcommunityschool.org

KEY DATES & RFP INFORMATION

RFP Issue Date:  July 9, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of Our Community School (hereinafter referred to as SFA) is requesting proposals for a food service management company (hereinafter referred to as Respondent[s]) to assist with the SFA’s food service program.

Respondents should not construe from this legal notice that the SFA intends to enter into a fixed-price contract with the Respondent unless, in the opinion of the SFA, it is in the best interest of the SFA to do so. The SFA reserves the right to negotiate final contractual terms with the successful Respondent.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are available at Our Community School's Website at www.ourcommunityschool.org

To request the RFP documents,  please contact Carey Bartlow at 10045 Jumilla Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311

The SFA will record and provide answers to any questions or requests for clarifying information about the RFP during the question and answer period.

The SFA will hold a Mandatory Tour of the SFA facilities on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00 am.

Location: 10045 Jumilla Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311  All potential Respondents must attend in order to submit a proposal.

Respondents must submit electronic proposals as a single PDF file labeled:

“Proposal – Food Service Management Company RFP 2026-001a"

Proposals must be submitted electronically to the SFA at: carey.b@ourcommunityschool.org  ATTN: Carey Bartlow

The SFA will accept all proposals received on or before Friday, August 14 at 3:00 pm. The SFA will not accept proposals that are received after the deadline. The SFA will open proposals on Friday, August 14 at 4:00 pm.

The SFA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any errors or corrections in a proposal or in the proposal process. The SFA will award the contract based on a review and analysis of the proposals that determines which proposal best meets the needs of the SFA.

Following the review and analysis of all responsive proposals, the SFA will make a recommendation to its governing board, as applicable, at its regularly scheduled meeting.

This notice is posted in accordance with California Education Code and applicable procurement regulations.