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Board awards food service contract to Abbey Group; approves $655,027 in surplus facility spending

Missisquoi Valley School District #89 Board of Directors · May 14, 2024
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Summary

The board awarded the district's food service contract to the Abbey Group (one‑year with renewals) and approved using $655,027 of an anticipated surplus for prioritized facility projects including a Swanton PA system upgrade and selected HVAC and door replacements.

The Missisquoi Valley board approved a one‑year food service management contract with the Abbey Group, with an estimated total contract price of roughly $1,400,000 based on projected participation and state reimbursement levels. Administration said two vendors submitted bids and the district followed a state‑reviewed scoring rubric; the selected bidder’s proposal was judged strongest on program consistency, staffing plans and local‑food offerings.

District staff also reported a projected FY24…

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