SB3503Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTS
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning the award of certain contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, provides that a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company shall (1) be for a duration of no longer than one year, with options for yearly renewal of the contract not exceeding 4 additional years and (2) include a termination clause whereby either party may cancel for cause after a 60-day notification. Provides that all competitive bids for a contract for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service entered into between a school board and a food service management company are subject to standardized evaluation criteria created by the State Board of Education for scoring that have been published on the State Board's website in advance. Provides that the school board shall maintain a record of the evaluation scoring, to be disclosed to all bidders within 10 days after the date of the award of the contract.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
To Procurement
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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