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Food Service Management CompaniesConsidering a Food Management Service Company (FSMC) make sure you know the regulations and requirements before the district begins the process!
DUE TO NEW REGULATIONS ALL LEAs MUST OBTAIN NEW CONTRACTS FOR THE FOOD SERVICE PROGFRAM!!
As defined in Federal Regulation 7CFR210.16, a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) is a commercial enterprise or a non-profit organization which is, or may be, contracted with/by the Local Education Agency (LEA) to manage any aspect of School Food Service (SFS). Contracts between a LEA and a FSMC must be reviewed annually by the State Agency as required by 7CFR210(a)(6). This is before signing of contract. As required by Federal Regulations Federal reimbursement can not be paid otherwise. The Maine Department of Education now offers an acceptable contract template to be used by all LEA contracts with a FSMC. Failure to use this contract could result in rejection of contracts submitted and possible delay or loss of reimbursement. Additions to the contract, if needed, should be attached as a rider. The contract template is available from the Child Nutrition Services Office or online following this text. This contract is based on the requirements contained in 7 CFR Parts 210, 215, 220, 225, 226, 245, 250, 3016, 3017, 3018 and OMB Circular No. A-102, Attachment O, paragraph 14 and “USDA’s Contracting with Food Service Management Companies – Guidance for Local Educational Agencies (LEA’s) – June 1995” manual. This contract is from the USDA and should not be modified unless stated otherwise in the contract comments. This is usually indicated in bold. Attachments can be included to suit your needs or local requirements. You should have your legal advisor review the contract and add those attachments that may be needed to meet local needs and to ensure that the contract reflects the best terms possible for the LEA and covers all facets of your food service operation.
THE CONTRACTFood Service Management template contract
Procurement Requirements for national School Lunch Program final rule was published 10/31/07. The rule allows for a implementation delay for exiting contracts. All SFA's ann FSMC must be complying with the new procurement rule School 2010. FD-080 Clarification of Requirements in the FSMC Final Rule FSMC Final Rule Questions and Answers March 2009
WHO IS CONTRACTING IN MAINE School Year 2010Contracts and Agreements in place reported to the State Agency
District with a consultanting firm or catering company
Guidance for Sate Agencies"Contracting for State Agencies" 4/2009 Contact the State Agency with any questions or more information 624-6843. |
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