Specifications include, but are not limited to: Acquiring information regarding the potential for the Harford County Public Schools (“HCPS”) to enter into an outsourcing agreement for Food & Nutrition Services. HCPS is currently working on the 2020-2021 budget and is researching possible cost cutting measures that would reduce the budget. One possible option to save money is to outsource some or all of the Food Services function to outside firms. HCPS is seeking information regarding what specific services are offered, and what the estimated costs would be if we moved these services to an outside company. Based on the responses received from this RFI, the School District will decide if they want to pursue the outsourcing option, and if it is decided they do want to pursue this, will prepare a RFP at which time vendors can respond with a formal proposal. At the time the RFP process is completed, it would be expected that we will enter into a multi-year contract with a selected vendor.