Too often, when K-12 school districts are searching for a nutrition service provider, they award the contract to the provider with the lowest bid without considering all factors. However, that option could be the costliest. The vendor may be priced low for a reason — namely, because they don’t bring the highest quality services and products to the table. As a result, you may experience costly outcomes, such as hiring difficulties, high staff turnover, poor quality meals and low student participation.