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Considerations in Deciding Whether to Contract for Food1
FSMC Procurement Timetable4
Contract Requirements6
Contract Monitoring Requirements8
FSMC Registration10
Procedure for Procuring a Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Contract11
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Form 14-A FSMC Monitoring Form Document Document

FSMC Procurement Process

Food Service Management Companies that plan to contract with Kansas's schools and institutions participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs are required to register with Child Nutrition & Wellness of the Kansas State Department of Education.  Annual registration must be completed for all new contracts and addenda to contracts for each school year. 

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Food Service Management Company Registration Form Document
Certification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Document

  Form AD-1047 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

All Kansas program sponsors soliciting the services of a FSMC are required to follow the process detailed in the following documents and to use these prototype forms. KSDE will provide individualized assistance to each program sponsor throughout the procurement process. IF considering and for further information, please contact the KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness office (785-296-2276).

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Procedure for Contracting with a FSMC Document
USDA Guidance for Sponsors on Contracting with an FSMC Document


To keep up to date, regularly check the USDA Child Nutrition Programs' Web site for recently posted regulations, policy clarifications, prototype application materials, and other information. Most recent changes within each chapter are highlighted in yellow.  New guidance is also posted at SNP What's New or in Monthly Updates.