14163_Jun_30_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #14163 issued by CT State Colleges & Universities on behalf of Middlesex Community College (MXCC) for cafeteria and food services. The solicitation seeks a qualified professional food service provider to deliver comprehensive cafeteria and catering services for a potential five-year contract period, with the intent to make a single contract award. The RFP was released on March 7, 2023, with proposals due by March 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, and is open to all vendors. The contract will commence immediately upon proposal acceptance and contract execution, with the goal of providing ongoing food services for the college campus.

The RFP specifies delivery terms as Free On Board Destination with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No specific incumbent provider is mentioned, and the documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value or detailed financial parameters. The procurement contact is Maria Generis from CT State Colleges & Universities, located in Hartford, Connecticut. While the solicitation does not outline specific evaluation criteria or vendor restrictions, it emphasizes the need for a professional food service provider capable of meeting the college's dining and catering requirements. Vendors are expected to submit comprehensive proposals that outline their service capabilities, potential revenue models, and operational approach to serving the Middlesex Community College campus dining environment.