COFY26 010 catering services for gold star family event 9.28.25

Ended Open Market Small Purchase Illinois Awarded

Contract number
26-497DVA-CENTR-P-84350
Awardee
Nelson's Catering
Contracting organization
Central Office - Springfield
Contract amount
$12,767

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About this award

Nelson's Catering has been awarded a small purchase contract (26-497DVA-CENTR-P-84350) by the Central Office in Springfield, Illinois, for catering services. The contract, valued at $12,767.01, covers a performance period from July 30, 2025, to September 30, 2025, and encompasses comprehensive event catering for an estimated 70 guests with multiple menu components.

The contract includes detailed catering specifications such as protein-based main courses (beef tenderloin medallions with bourbon peppercorn sauce, pecan and parmesan chicken breast with Dijon cream sauce, and vegetarian pasta primavera), a dessert of tuxedo truffle mousse cake, and full table service. Additional service elements include 120" white table linens, preset table arrangements with rolls, salads, and beverages, coffee service, and staffing with 8 personnel for 7 hours to manage setup, service, and cleanup, with an onsite manager overseeing the event. The contract requires final guest count confirmation by September 15, 2025.

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Estimating Food Petite Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce for 70 people Hand carved at event, USDA choice petite tender, grilled to perfection, serviced with bourbon peppercorn sauce RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —
Estimating Food Pecan and Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast with Dijon Cream Sauce for 70 people Crushed pecans mixed with shredded parmesan, herbs, and spices. Served with a Dijon cream sauce. RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —
Estimating Dessert & Coffee - Served to guests at their seats - Tuxedo Truffle Mousse Cake RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —
Estimating Plated Package - present on all Guest Tables -- rolls and butter, salad dressings, silverware with 3 forks, knife, and spoon, folded napkins, salt and pepper shakers, sugar, sweetener, and cream, water goblet, iced tea and water. Beverages Preset in Drink Pitchers - Iced Tea and Ice Water… —
120" White Guest Table Linen - estimated —
Estimating Food Pasta Primavera, vegetarian for 10 people Penne pasta in a white wine sauce tossed with seasonal vegetables RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —
Staffing Fee - 8 staff for 7 hours - set up, service, clean up - estimated hours —
Estimated Coffee by the gallon Real coffee Creamer (50) RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —
Onsite Manager at event —
Estimated Service Fee for Food/Service/Equipment/Labor RSVP will be given on or before September 15, 2025 to confirm quantity. —

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 26-497DVA-CENTR-P-84350?

Contract 26-497DVA-CENTR-P-84350 was awarded to Nelson's Catering by Central Office - Springfield in Illinois on July 30, 2025.

How much is contract 26-497DVA-CENTR-P-84350 worth?

Its contract amount is $12,767.

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