ED020626_Mar_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut for a comprehensive, cloud-based Food Management Software Solution. The solicitation, numbered ED020626, is open to all qualified vendors and seeks proposals from experienced dining service vendors to provide an enterprise-level software platform. The required solution must support menu and recipe planning, nutrition management, forecasting, procurement and vendor management, accounts payable, inventory control, food production workflows, web-based menu display, and comprehensive analytics capabilities. The solicitation opened on February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST and closes on March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted through the University of Connecticut's HuskyBuy self-service online portal. No formal bidders' conference or site visit requirements are specified in the documentation, and no vendor Q&A period has been established. The solicitation contains no specified line items, allowing vendors flexibility in structuring their proposals and pricing models.

The University of Connecticut has not disclosed an estimated total contract value, specific incumbent vendors, or current system infrastructure details in the available documentation. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, while payment terms will be determined by the selected vendor. No set-aside designations or organizational type restrictions have been imposed, making the opportunity available to all vendor categories, including disadvantaged enterprises. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Elaine Dumas at 3 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269, via telephone at 860-486-8049 or email at elaine.dumas@uconn.edu, and should access complete bid materials through the HuskyBuy portal to prepare comprehensive proposals addressing all functional requirements prior to the March 5, 2026 deadline.