New Field Hire Employee Academy WED & THUR breakfast and FRI lunch

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Forestry awarded a contract to Panera Bread Company on August 24, 2026, for the provision of catering services in support of a New Field Hire Employee Academy program. The contract, identified as PO05448382, involves meal delivery services consisting of breakfast service on Wednesday and Thursday and lunch service on Friday. The deliverable is designated to be provided to Brenda Clark. The contract amount totals approximately $454, with a unit price of $453.83 for the single line item awarded.

This contract represents a minimal-value procurement for food service support associated with employee training activities administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry. As a straightforward catering services award, the engagement demonstrates the use of commercial vendors for ancillary support services required during state-sponsored employee development initiatives. The contract's limited scope and duration, coupled with its modest financial value, indicates this procurement was likely processed through expedited procurement procedures appropriate for low-dollar purchases.