Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. FSMC shall serve, on such days and at such time as requested by District: • Meals, priced as a unit, which meet the meal component requirements prescribed by the USDA. District and FSMC will encourage maximum participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. • Such other food as may be agreed upon by FSMC and District. A la carte offering will comply with applicable Federal and State regulations (7 CFR 210.16). B. The invitation to bid or request for proposal contains a 21-day menu developed in accordance with the provisions of § 210.10, to be used as a standard for the purpose of basing bids or estimating average cost per meal. The food service management company must adhere to the cycle for the first 21 days of meal service. Changes thereafter may be made with the approval of the school food authority. C. FSMC shall make recommendations to District regarding the quality, extent and general nature of the Food Service Program, and the prices to be charged for meals and other food; but District will retain control over such aspects of the Food Service Program and shall have the right to make the final decisions regarding such matters.
