E.1. The SFA participates in the programs noted in Section A1. USDA Foods from the Federal Food Distribution Program are available for use in the lunch program and it is the intent of the SFA that such items be included in the menus to the greatest extent possible. E.2. The FSMC shall meet all requirements of the USDA programs noted in Section A1, and any other requirements promulgated by the state of Connecticut. The FSMC shall provide all meals in accordance with all applicable meal patterns for age and grade groupings. This may include preschool meal patterns. https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Nutrition/Menu-Planning E.3. The FSMC costs shall include all expenses associated with the operation of the food service program as submitted in the financial budget of the RFP (e.g. on-site costs, food costs, labor costs, value of USDA Foods used, management fee and administrative fee). E.4. The FSMC shall receive for its service the following fee(s): Management Administrative provided its operation is sufficient to support the fees or unless otherwise approved by the SFA. E.5. The FSMC shall submit a budget to the Business Manager or equivalent in March of each year, earlier if requested, to be used by the SFA in its budget process and to demonstrate its ability to meet the guaranteed financial agreement. E.6. Meal prices shall be approved by the SFA. The SFA shall retain ultimate control over meal prices and any other related or appropriate elements of the food service program. The will be responsible for completing the paid lunch equity tool (PLE). E.7. It is expressly understood that all presently employed (SFA and/or FSMC) food service employees will be given the opportunity to interview for positions within the SFA as employees of the FSMC.
