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How to bid on Food and Nutrition Design Consultant for Dickinson ISD
What Dickinson ISD is buying
Dickinson ISD is looking for a qualified foodservice design consultant. The selected firm will plan and design renovations for the cafeteria serving, warewashing, and food holding areas at McAdams Junior High School. The goal is to improve workflow, customer service, accessibility, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
The work involves creating procurement-ready drawings. These drawings will allow the District to develop a separate competitive solicitation for the actual renovation and equipment. The estimated value for this design consultation contract is $100,000.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to note that the successful consultant for this design work, and any affiliated entities, will not be eligible to bid on the subsequent renovation or equipment procurement contracts. This is to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure fair competition for future phases.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for experienced foodservice design consultants. Firms specializing in professional planning and design services for institutional kitchens and cafeterias, particularly within educational settings, would be a good fit. The project requires expertise in improving workflow efficiency, ensuring accessibility, and meeting health and safety regulations.
This is a professional services contract, not a construction or equipment supply contract. Vendors should have a strong portfolio in design and consultation, specifically for food service facilities.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, you need to view the original source on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The solicitation number is 26-08-1194. Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account.
Once you have reviewed the full documents, you must submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline. For any questions, you can contact Alyse Howell at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar foodservice design projects, especially those involving renovations in active environments like schools. Highlight how your designs improve operational efficiency, customer service, and compliance.
Focus on your ability to produce procurement-ready drawings that are comprehensive and detailed. Emphasize your understanding of the need to maintain uninterrupted school nutrition operations during future renovation phases. Provide specific examples of past projects where you successfully navigated similar challenges.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dickinson ISD; the original posting controls.