Catering for the Empirical Librarians conference and 3 more items

Virginia Commonwealth University has awarded a contract to Aramark Sports & Entertainment effective July 1, 2026, for catering services in support of the Empirical Librarians conference. The contract, identified as A236_P0339295, is being performed in Virginia with deliverables directed to VCU Procurement. The scope of work encompasses catering services with four line items priced at $697.63 and $830.96 per unit on an alternating basis.

The contract contains two distinct unit pricing structures for the catering services. Two line items are valued at $697.63 each, while the remaining two line items are valued at $830.96 each, for a combined contract value of $3,057.18. Although specific annual and cumulative contract values are not separately delineated in the award documentation, the four-line-item structure suggests phased or tiered catering delivery requirements for the conference. The period of performance commences July 1, 2026, with Aramark Sports & Entertainment serving as the prime contractor responsible for all catering operations and service delivery.