14163_Mar_24_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #14163 issued by CT State Colleges & Universities on behalf of Middlesex Community College (MXCC), seeking a qualified professional food service provider for comprehensive cafeteria and catering services. The RFP was released on March 7, 2023, with proposals due by March 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, and aims to establish a single contract award for food services with a potential contract duration of up to five years. The procurement is open to all vendors and seeks a provider to manage on-site cafeteria operations and catering services, with the contract to commence immediately upon proposal acceptance and contract execution.

The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value, detailed evaluation criteria, or specific performance metrics beyond the general requirement of providing food services. Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. No information is provided about current food service infrastructure, incumbent providers, or specific vendor set-asides. The contact person for this RFP is Maria Generis from CT State Colleges & Universities, located in Hartford, who can be reached at Mgeneris@commnet.edu or by telephone at 860-723-0632. The RFP suggests that vendors will be expected to submit comprehensive proposals outlining their service capabilities, potential revenue models, and operational approach to serving the Middlesex Community College campus dining environment.