DEEP-2027-001-MM Attachment C Form.pdf

This is an Attachment C coversheet form for a Request for Proposals issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for catering services at rental facilities across multiple state parks. The solicitation seeks qualified full-service caterers to provide catering services at designated state park facilities, with proposals due January 28, 2027. DEEP will qualify a minimum of three and maximum of fifteen caterers per facility through this rolling qualification solicitation. Selected caterers will be pre-qualified to compete for specific scopes of work at state park facilities, with awards either made directly or through future contracting processes among the qualified pool. The contract term is three years beginning in spring 2027, with DEEP conducting annual rolling solicitation cycles to maintain and refresh the vendor roster. The solicitation will remain open until each facility reaches its minimum and maximum threshold of qualified vendors, after which DEEP will conduct annual reopenings to source additional caterers and manage the roster on a continuous basis.

The coversheet form requires proposers to provide their legal name, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), street address, contact information, and authorized official details. Currently contracted providers and vendors are not required to provide a FEIN. Applicants must submit completed applications and all attachments through CTsource, with an authorized representative certifying the accuracy and completeness of submitted information. Vendor qualifications and capabilities are the primary evaluation criteria for selection. Specific pricing terms and facility locations are detailed in the main solicitation document, and this structure prioritizes access to a diverse, pre-vetted pool of catering providers across Connecticut's state park system rather than awarding the contract to a single vendor.