2027 Snack Bar at the Capitol

The Montana Legislature is requesting bids to operate food service at the State Capitol Snack Bar during the 2027 Legislative Session under Limited Solicitation LEG-LimtSol-2027-0042NH, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MDT.

The scope encompasses breakfast, lunch, and break food services for approximately 150 state employees and 150 legislators. The snack bar is located on the Third Floor West of the State Capitol Building at 1301 East 6th Street in Helena, Montana. The contractor must submit a sample menu with itemized costs for products to be sold during the session, along with a letter of reference demonstrating previous off-site catering experience.

The contract term runs from December 30, 2026 through Sine Die of the 2027 session, anticipated to conclude by June 2027 at the latest. This is a Limited Solicitation, which restricts competition to a defined vendor pool.

Prospective vendors must complete the attached Limited Solicitation document, submit a Cost Proposal, provide company information and contact details in response to required questions, and furnish documentation including Vendor Registration and Secretary of State registration. The primary contact is Nolan Harris at Nolan.Harris@legmt.gov or 406-444-3262. Bids will remain sealed until the October 2 closing time.