Dining Services

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for a Dining Services Management Vendor for their Durham, North Carolina campus. The contract to operate dining services at NCSSM-Durham will begin on July 1, 2024. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing full food service operations, including daily meals in the dining hall, catering services, and a coffee/food area. The RFP outlines the requirements for the vendor, including tasks and deliverables, equipment and facilities information, personnel requirements, and the annual plan process. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 21, 2024, and proposals are due on March 28, 2024. The initial contract term is five years, with the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. The RFP includes pricing and invoicing requirements, as well as financial stability, HUB participation, and experience criteria for the vendor.

The vendor will be responsible for purchasing all food and supplies, while the school will provide and maintain the facilities and equipment. The school will receive a commission on all catering sales, excluding allowance catering. The successful vendor must develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for the dining program. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not named, and the RFP does not provide a budget range for the contract.