Item Coversheet

Board of Education Meeting Date:  6/11/2020

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: 

 With:
Clark Food Service Equipment  

 Purpose: 
Source for small-wares equipment used in school cafeterias

 Start date: 7/1/2020

 End date: 6/30/2022
 Compensation not to exceed: $150,000 
 Location: 
All Schools


 Maximum compensation authorized per option period:   $75,000

 Description:
The Division of Food Services has identified a need for a supplier of small food service wares and equipment to meet the operational demands within school kitchens and cafeterias. By contracting with a reputable vendor, Food Services assures that schools can obtain good quality supplies easily and in a timely manner. It is important that school kitchens and cafeterias are able to prepare, store, and serve food in a clean and sanitary environment using good quality small wares. The Division of Food Services expects that through the implementation of this contract, students in all schools will have access to daily, uninterrupted meal service in clean cafeterias. Contracting for this service supports the Operations goal of providing 100% of students with a safe, healthy learning environment.

 Anchor Goal(s) Supported:    Provide 100% of students with a safe, healthy and welcoming learning environment.

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 
November 15, 2018; No. 19
 Funding Source(s): 
FY20-22 Food Services Fund

 Office Originating Request: Board of Education